Unintended ConsequencesDoug Simpson's weblog of research on the collision of law, networks and disruptive technologies.Results of Electric Grid "Demand Response" in Heat Wave- August 28, 2007 During the recent heat wave on the East Coast, heavy power users throttled back during peak times, in response to price incentives and an "intelligent network" for electrical power delivery. "Demand Response" takes the place of "spinning reserve" power sources...http://www.dougsimpson.com/blog/archives/000625.html US Agency Data on Renewable Energy Consumption Gains- August 22, 2007 The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports statistics on the increased percentage of U.S. energy usage coming from renewable energy sources. The report includes data and analysis on the impact of ethanol subsidies upon the rising price of corn, as ethanol...http://www.dougsimpson.com/blog/archives/000624.html |