Peak pricing vs. flat pricing for power: New faculty research

Kevin Shang EDGE Chats video

When it comes to pricing electric power, is peak pricing better than flat rate pricing when it comes to incentivizing the adoption of renewable energy?  The answer might surprise you.  Kevin Shang, Professor of Operations Management at Fuqua School of Business, shares his research on utility pricing models and talks about the implications for renewable […]

Winners & losers of non-wire power solutions

Estee Amana

By Estee Amana, MBA ’20 This article was written in response to a presentation given by Hannah Polikov, Director, Public Utility Commission Program, Advanced Energy Economy in an EDGE Seminar on Nov. 4, 2018 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of […]

We need sound energy policy

Chris Barry

by Chris Barry, MBA ’17 This article was written in response to a seminar given by Jim Rogers, Former CEO and Chairman of Duke Energy, at Duke University in an EDGE Seminar on Sept. 7, 2016 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the […]

Dan Vermeer: Why it’s decision time for America’s energy future

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The “all-of-the-above” approach to America’s energy future involves tapping into all sources, from fossil fuels to renewable energy. But EDGE executive director Dan Vermeer says that seemingly inclusive approach won’t work. Dr. Vermeer explains why the time is now for the country to choose a path in this Fuqua School of Business Q&A. Q: What […]

NextEra Energy Resources VP, Rebecca Kujawa, shares insights about energy trends & technologies

Video: Rebecca Kujawa, Vice President of Business Management for NextEra Energy Resources

Rebecca Kujawa (Duke BA ’97), Vice President of Business Management for NextEra Energy Resources talks about trends in the power sector, the future of the electric utility, and policy developments to watch in our latest EDGE Chats video.   — RELATED ARTICLES Watch more EDGE Chats videos with executives    

Duke University Energy Initiative director discusses energy market trends

Video: Richard Newell

What energy policy developments have the biggest potential to affect energy markets?  Richard Newell, Gendell Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and Director of the Duke University Energy Initiative, weighs in on global energy market dynamics, innovation opportunities, and policy developments on the horizon in this EDGE Chats interview.   — RELATED ARTICLES Watch more […]

Local power: Regulators must remake electric rate structures

Josh Seidenfeld

by Josh Seidenfeld, MEM/MBA ‘15 This article was written in response to a seminar given by Brad Kitchens, CEO of ScottMadden, in an EDGE Seminar on Oct. 1, 2014 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of either Duke University or ScottMadden. […]

Looking into a dark future

David Mann

by David Mann, MBA ’16 This article was written in response to a seminar given by Brad Kitchens, CEO of ScottMadden, in an EDGE Seminar on Oct. 1, 2014 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the views of either Duke University or ScottMadden. […]

Increases in natural gas-fired generation bring new risks for utilities

Sam Lederer

by Samuel Lederer, MBA ‘16 This article was written in response to a seminar given by Shawn Heath, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Duke Energy Corporation, in an EDGE Seminar on Sept. 17, 2014 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This article voices one student’s perspective and does not necessarily represent the […]

Energy independence: Four decades of rhetoric

David Rokeach

by David Rokeach, MBA ’15 This article was written in response to a seminar given by John McNabb, Vice Chairman of Investment Banking with Duff & Phelps Corporation, in an EDGE Seminar on Sept. 18, 2013 at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. In 1973, President Richard Nixon announced “Project Independence,” an effort to make […]