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Fast-response energy storage technologies are characterized by the ability to quickly change from charging mode to discharge mode in order to quickly provide energy (usually electricity) when called upon. These technologies are also referred to as high ...

Biomass is a broad term used to describe material of recent biological origin that can be used either as a source of energy or for its chemical components. The primary sources of biomass include trees, crops, algae and other plants, as well as agricultu...

The solar sector includes all technologies that capture energy directly from the sun—via photovoltaic (PV) materials, which convert solar energy to electricity directly or via passive technologies such as concentrating solar power (CSP), which con...

Everyone knows the electric utility industry expects major workforce challenges. An imminent, significant drop in the number of older, skilled workers is expected.   For example retirements, will double between 1995 and 2025.   But, wha...

The United States stands on the cusp of a substantial investment in transportation and energy infrastructure, unprecedented since Roosevelt’s New Deal. As part of the evolving federal energy policy, the federal government is proposing strategic in...

The recent economic climate has elevated the pressure on Human Resources organizations to cut costs. At the same time, companies are continuing to require their Human Resources organizations to be more business oriented. Terms like "strategic," &...

Many of our clients have found that an external perspective is invaluable in helping to develop regulatory strategies, and filing work plans.  In addition, we are often asked to conduct special analyses to address anticipated issues associated with an...

Strategic Perspective of the Concentrated Solar Power Industry This work is one in a series of white papers published by ScottMadden that provides our strategic perspective of selected efficient energy technologies. Many of the technologies featured...