Last year, all the shrimp in the world couldn’t save Red Lobster from walking the plank into bankruptcy. The Orlando-based seafood chain abruptly shuttering nearly 100 of its restaurants shortly before filing for Chapter 11 protection in late May of 2024, with over $1 billion in debt and less than $30 million cash on hand.
In the rapidly evolving competitive US energy market, retailers find themselves at the crossroads of transformation and opportunity. With business and residential customer expectations climbing, load growing, and the push for carbon neutrality accelerating, traditional approaches to data management are no longer able to keep up. Within these challenges lies a golden opportunity: by embracing
Powering Tomorrow: How Energy Retailers Can Lead the Charge To a Customer-Driven Future - Read more
Renewable energy is at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Optimizing compliance with standards can be challenging for electricity providers. Various mechanisms and standards have been developed to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources, yet many providers still only see compliance as a burden due to antiquated
From Antiquated to Automated: Modernizing Renewable Energy Strategies - Read more
The Women’s Energy Alliance, an Energy Marketing Conferences (EMC) Association, is proud to announce its official launch. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned leader, this organization is designed to help you build meaningful connections, develop new skills, and amplify your voice in the industry.
Introducing the Women’s Energy Alliance: A New Community for Women in Competitive Energy - Read more
In the rapidly evolving energy market, power retailers face increasing challenges, from price volatility to customer demand for greener energy solutions. One way to navigate these challenges effectively is by expanding their network of wholesale trading partners. Greater collaboration in the wholesale market enables power retailers to access diverse resources, stabilize pricing, and enhance their
The Power of Partnership: How Wholesale Trading Partners Benefit Power Retailers - Read more
Most people rent their electricity for 60 years with nothing to show for it other than maybe 720 paper bills from their retail energy provider (“REP”). In the ERCOT region (and potentially others), they could own their electricity for less than renting and participate in the upside when prices hit $5,000/MWh. Stay with me while
Unlocking Energy Independence with Fractional Solar Ownership - Read more
Fraudsters and identity thieves are selling stolen energy utility accounts on the dark web, on Telegram, and even out in the open. For example, SentiLink’s fraud intelligence team found a Facebook group with nearly 3,000 members dedicated to buying a fraudulent “CPN and apartment” package. We also found a website for a company that offers
In the last 10 years, at least 10 states have adopted regulations to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Two more – Washington and Colorado — are currently considering such regulations. Across states, the regulations follow the same form: mandated reductions in the carbon content of transportation fuels by certain dates. Many adopt market-based
Greening Aviation Requires Ending Special Treatment of Jet Fuel - Read more
The Department of Air Force’s (DAF) energy goals are simple: increase energy resilience and redundancy to maintain continuous power and water to their installations. However, achieving that goal is more complex. It comes with the added challenges of meeting both Executive Orders and DAF mandates for clean energy and carbon-free emissions. To succeed, the Air
Department of Air Force Calls for Creative Utility in Utility Partnering - Read more
EXPLORING GENERATIVE AND PREDICTIVE AI IN DEREGULATED ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS MARKET The combined force of APIs and advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of global innovation and efficiency. Competitive energy markets are no exception and can significantly benefit from both generative and predictive AI technologies. I want to explore
The Transformative Impact of AI on Competitive Energy Markets - Read more
