by Appraisal Economics | May 15, 2020 | Power Valuation, Valuation
Cogeneration plants are one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to generate electrical and thermal energy, which can take the form of either hot water, hot air, steam, or all three. As the name suggests, cogeneration plants use combined heat and power (or...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 17, 2019 | Business Valuation, Power Valuation
Deregulation has made the electric supply industry more competitive in a number of states. While not every state is deregulated, Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have paved the way for a more open marketplace and an increase in competition...
by Appraisal Economics | Jul 31, 2018 | Business Valuation, Power Valuation
The production of our nation’s electricity has seen a significant shift from non-renewable to renewable energy sources in the last two years—solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal. In 2016, 15 percent of our electricity was derived from these environmentally friendly...
by Appraisal Economics | Apr 30, 2018 | Power Valuation, Valuation
Investors love renewable energy. This influx of money, paired with growing market demand for solar energy, has caused rapid market growth. Globally, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that solar energy’s share of energy production will soon account for...