Monthly Archive: August 2023

Supermarkets to the Rescue — Coles Joins Virtual Power Plant

In an effort to catch up to competitors’ green credentials, Coles supermarkets in Australia plans to install solar panels and batteries on 100 supermarkets and liquor stores. To put this in context, Coles has 846 stores throughout the country. Australia’s big three supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi) are working towards net-zero emissions and beginning to […]

How Tesla’s Delicate “Dynamic Pricing” Model Works

Tesla began 2023 by making major price cuts to its entire lineup, subsequently charging its record-breaking sales in the first and second quarters of the year. The automaker’s multiple rounds of price cuts throughout this year have opened up discussions about what some call “dynamic pricing,” as a part of the company’s unique direct-to-consumer sales […]

Redefining America’s “Energy Communities” Can Boost Clean Energy Investment Where It’s Needed Most

Millions of Americans live in communities heavily dependent on the fossil fuel industry, facing both risks and opportunities as the U.S. moves to a low-carbon future. These communities are expected to face economic risks including job loss, reduced tax revenues to fund services and depressed property values. However, these same communities could see large opportunities […]

Disappointing Dip — July EV Update for Australia & New Zealand

Despite the evidence in front of my own eyes — electric vehicles are everywhere on the roads — it appears that EV sales have dipped in Australia in the month of July to a disappointing 7% penetration of new vehicles sold. Let’s hope it is just due to the delivery cycle. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, […]