Brendan Pierpont
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One of many conclusions from Grid Strategies' updated load growth research. Check it out here: gridstrategiesllc.com/wp-content/u...
gridstrategiesllc.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
One of many conclusions from Grid Strategies' updated load growth research. Check it out here: gridstrategiesllc.com/wp-content/u...
Hoping this makes it into someone’s ANOPR comments this week.
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hoping this makes it into someone’s ANOPR comments this week.
Just wait until BYONCE and the ERIS tour team up!
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just wait until BYONCE and the ERIS tour team up!
Same - I got one a few years ago and it’s great! The article doesn’t mention tariffs but that has to be part of the story. Hope they make it.
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Same - I got one a few years ago and it’s great! The article doesn’t mention tariffs but that has to be part of the story. Hope they make it.
Corrected numbers:
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Corrected numbers:
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
This is worth a read as well - nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications...
How DOE’s Proposed Large Load Interconnection Process Could Unlock the Benefits of Load Flexibility
In the United States, the current system for interconnecting large electric loads, like data centers, to the grid has left all sides frustrated. Data center developers are mired in slow interconnectio...
nicholasinstitute.duke.edu
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This is worth a read as well - nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications...
We’re trying, Dave. energyinnovation.org/report/dodgi...
Dodging The Firm Fixation For Data Centers And The Grid • Energy Innovation
We can meet data center electricity demand and build a more affordable, cleaner grid by utilizing clean energy and flexible solutions instead of relying on fossil fuels.
energyinnovation.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
We’re trying, Dave. energyinnovation.org/report/dodgi...