Reporter Jennifer Hiller from The Wall Street Journal explored how businesses are grappling with a less reliable grid by seeking power-independence. Grid reliability isn’t the only driver for this trend, however. As Jennifer notes, “the cost of renewables have fallen enough that some companies are adding on-site renewables to reduce their use of power from the electric grid.”
One Energy customer Whirlpool Corporation and their Findlay Wind for Industry® project were highlighted in the WSJ piece. Ron Voglewede, global sustainability lead at Whirlpool, had the following to say about their project: “It’s not just green, it’s also cheaper.”
