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RE: Zoom Discussion - The problem(s) with hydrogen as an energy source

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-29-2023 06:44 PM
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Thanks for posting this video. I am doing a side project that is related to this topic and may quote the video. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: Technology suggestions for Solar Today articles

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-29-2023 06:37 PM
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@Steven Smiley @william fitch@Andrew Stone, I have been curious about prospects for including more articles on industrial technologies in Solar Today since I joined ASES last summer. I'd like to hear more about what large corporations are doing to implement RE. David Roberts sometimes digs into these ...

RE: Solar and Business Tenants Question

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-29-2023 06:24 PM
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When I worked at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, we talked about the landlord/tenant incentive issue. They might have some suggestions about what is happening in the energy efficiency context. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ---------------- ...

RE: What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-29-2023 06:22 PM
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@John Burke @william fitch and @Steven Smiley, It's interesting that the question of who owns our power system has come up in this thread. I see this as a topic that is very relevant for Solar Today and ASES and would like to see more story pitches on this subject. Andrew Stone suggested publishing ...

RE: Call for pitches for our June issue of Solar Today

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-21-2023 03:24 PM
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Based on feedback from our enthusiastic writers, we have changed the topic of this issue to be "Powering Working-Class Jobs and Communities." ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-21-2023 03:22 PM
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That is why we are looking for an R&D columnist! We want to have ongoing coverage of what is developing. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: What do you think is going to be important for the U.S. solar industry in 2023?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-21-2023 03:19 PM
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@william fitch , @Timothy Mcbride and Keith, I'm still at the drawing board regarding that issue and what it might be called. It would be about how the solar industry can help people survive emergencies, so yes, it would deal with resilience and off-grid technologies. It's not necessarily focused on ...

RE: What do you think is going to be important for the U.S. solar industry in 2023?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-16-2023 10:29 AM
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Bill and Keith, we have been thinking about survivalism as a topic for a potential Solar Today issue. Bill, when I read the book, I looked for specific topics that I was curious about. I was more interested in the technical issues than the early history of PG&E. ------------------------------ Kat ...

RE: What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-06-2023 07:51 PM
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Joe, Stu, Felix, Buff, Bill, and Keith, thank you for posting these ideas. I am taking notes for our ideation file. When I brainstormed about some answers to this question this week, I came up with the following list: - New technologies for solar PV power generation - Microgrid technologies and ...

RE: What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-06-2023 07:45 PM
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Thanks for mapping this out. This would be a potential project for our future R&D columnist - or maybe a group of contributors to Solar Today. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: What do you think is going to be important for the U.S. solar industry in 2023?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-06-2023 07:41 PM
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@Barry Butler, Mgr , @william fitch and Keith, have you read the book "California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric -- And What It Means for America's Power Grid"? I read it this weekend and it really opened my eyes regarding how severe the existing reliability and regulation issues with ...

What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 03-01-2023 11:04 AM
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Solar Today is looking into strengthening our technical content, including adding information about R&D. What are some technical subjects that you would like to see us cover? We cover the energy transition with a focus on solar power within the United States. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich ...

RE: The Solar Cat Book

Posted By Kat Friedrich 02-15-2023 02:48 PM
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Robert Foster recommended that book to me. He has been calling me "Solar Kat." ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

Call for pitches for our June issue of Solar Today

Posted By Kat Friedrich 02-15-2023 02:47 PM
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Solar Today's June issue will highlight innovative solar buildings and the ASES National Solar Tour. We are seeking two-paragraph pitches for op-ed explainers by 3/15. You are invited to email your pitches and a one-paragraph bio for each author to kfriedrich@ases.org. ------------------------------ ...

RE: What do you think is going to be important for the U.S. solar industry in 2023?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 02-03-2023 04:40 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts about this, Scott and William. I am on the same page with you about these ideas, Scott. William, could you explain more about what you are describing? ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: Are you planning to attend any solar conferences this year?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 02-01-2023 08:30 PM
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This request has resulted in someone writing an op-ed explainer for our March magazine. It has been very helpful to read people's conference notes. It gives me insight into what it is like to attend conferences like COP in person. If any of you would like to send me notes from conferences this ...

What do you think is going to be important for the U.S. solar industry in 2023?

Posted By Kat Friedrich 02-01-2023 08:25 PM
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If I asked you to guess what topics will be "top of mind" for the U.S. solar industry in 2023, what would you say? ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: For our readers from California

Posted By Kat Friedrich 01-31-2023 01:19 PM
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Ken, would you be interested in writing an op-ed explainer for Solar Today about the issues in Ohio that you mentioned? If so, you can pitch the idea to me by emailing me a couple paragraphs at kfriedrich@ases.org (along with a one-paragraph bio about your relevant professional experience). ------- ...

RE: Ways to repurpose copies of Solar Today

Posted By Kat Friedrich 01-18-2023 01:18 PM
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That's excellent news! I will follow up with you about this via email. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES ------------------------------

RE: For our readers from California

Posted By Kat Friedrich 01-18-2023 01:16 PM
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Maybe our California members are less active in the online community than our other members are. It's hard to say why. Maybe they are more actively following our other channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. ------------------------------ Kat Friedrich Editor in Chief ASES --------------- ...