Local Electricity Delivered Straight to Your Door
Written By: Jillian Jurczyk, Utility Financial Solutions
I’ve heard it said that individuals of the current generation could not fathom life 100 years ago. Today’s society is integrated with technological innovation in almost every facet of life. We depend on computers, cell phones, appliances, and various forms of transportation in our jobs and daily lives. If these conveniences fail us, we may face significant impositions.
Our modern lifestyles are dependent on electricity to keep us relevant and lively. We need it to charge our phones, bring life to our computers, cool down our houses on a hot summer day, or keep our beer cold in our stainless-steel refrigerators. It’s essential to how we interact, make a living, and perform the most basic functions. The interesting thing is that apart from the Navajo Nation, few in the United States have had to live their lives without it. For those of us who are not avid campers or adventurous travelers, the only time we are without electricity is when the power goes out; and when the power goes out, people are often displeased with the inconvenience. Read More about Utility Financial Solutions Discusses Dependence on Electricity »
Ten years ago, a lot of questions and uncertainty clouded our vision of the future for the electric industry. We wondered about the shift away from coal generating resources, the place of natural gas in our supply mix, and the cost shift for highly demanded renewable resources. Electric Vehicles had barely penetrated the automotive markets and battery storage technology was far from utility scale. Though not all these questions have been answered, time has helped to clear some uncertainty and has provided direction within our vastly changing industry.