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Blown Down
Do you have an extra $5.55 billion to spare? Neither does Orsted. If you live in the greater Philadelphia area, you are probably aware of the controversy surrounding Danish energy company Orsted’s Ocean Wind 1 and 2, their two-stage offshore wind project off the Jersey shore. Mads Nipper, Orsted’s [...]
Thanksgiving Traditions & Their Origins
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means many of us will be partaking in annual Turkey Day traditions. Where do some of these traditions and treats come from, though? Are they familial and have an origin story, or is it something you’ve just always [...]
Nuclear Roadmap
What’s Going On With Nuclear Energy? First, let’s get some vocab down (and yes, there will be a quiz at the end). Nuclear energy: electricity produced from nuclear reactions like nuclear fission and nuclear decay Net zero: an attempt to undo or reverse greenhouse gases produced by human [...]
7% Savings Program
Jer$ey... This One’s for You! Look, we’ve talked about climate change endlessly here, and today is no different. But...we don’t always talk about saving money. So, without further ado... Do you use PSE&G or NJNG? Do you own your own business? Are you the leader of a religious [...]
Temp Up, Crime Up
Murder with a Side of Ice Cream Research shows that there is a pattern between crime and weather; as the temperatures rise, so does crime. In the past, violent crime has shown a downward trend during winter months as people tend to stay inside to keep warm. In [...]
Weather Implications
What do the weather and convicted felons have in common? Well, apparently more than one would think. As most of us have seen in not just Pennsylvania but across the country, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for over a week. Calvacante managed to escape a Chester [...]
Extreme Circumstances
Oh, the weather outside is…expensive? As summer continues to boil on, we are seeing hurricane season begin to rear its ugly head. As climate change increases, so can the intensity of the storms. California and Texas are just two states dealing with extreme weather; California enduring a hurricane coupled with [...]
El Niño Impacts
El Niño: The Who, the What, and How It Affects Us While this summer has had its heat waves, forecasters are anticipating further rising temperatures to round out the second half of 2023. Not only will this affect temperatures, but we can anticipate even hotter temperatures in 2024. [...]
Things Are Heating Up
Temperature Watch It’s hot out there- cool off while saving money by curtailing your energy during peak times. With July being on record as the hottest month EVER, everyone is looking to keep cool without breaking the bank- energy companies included. Remember, curtailing by switching to generators during [...]
Etek’s Newest Member
We are Expanding! Joining our team as Operations Manager, Michelle Willemin is bringing a unique set of skills to Etek. I am so excited to be part of a women-owned company, especially since I have witnessed their growth over the years. As Operations Manager, I’ll be working [...]
Questions? We’ve got answers.
Energetek FAQs Why do I need to sign a data authorization form? When we explore energy options for our clients, we like to get the whole picture. In order to do that, we pull energy data from the utility company and third-party suppliers (historical usage, IDR, contract details). [...]
An Open Letter to the Sl(c)ammers
The energy industry has evolved since the start of deregulation when the US created the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or the FERC in 1977. In the early years of deregulation, the energy industry resembled that of the wild west. Energy suppliers adopted a practice called "slamming" which is when [...]
Bundled, Retail PPA
So, You’re Thinking About a VPPA? One program that we've been exploring for a few of our large portfolio clients (high energy users with multiple sites) is the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement or VPPA. Let's break this product down: What is a VPPA? Instead of your site having [...]
2022: A Year of Perspective
Perspective: noun – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; the true understanding of the relative importance of things; a sense of proportion Another year in the books and the time of reflection and planning for the year to come is upon us. As we sit down [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Energetek Take’s on Philadelphia’s Building Tune-Up’s
In 2020, Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability developed the Building Energy Performance Policy. This policy was instituted to urge efficient energy and water use amongst the largest buildings in Philadelphia. The Tune-Up requires an assessment of the major energy systems within the building as well as consumption practices. The goal of [...]