PowerPath Horizon

The AI Transformation: Why Traditional Energy Procurement Is Becoming Obsolete

For decades, procuring energy rates was a “check-the-box” activity.

Apr 6 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

March 2026

Beyond Lithium-Ion:

Why Battery Chemistry Matters More Than Ever

Mar 29 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

Four Questions That Separate Reputable Energy Consultants from Scammers

How to Know If Your Consultant Is Actually Working for You

Mar 22 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

The Energy Investment Deadline Every Pennsylvania Business Should Know About

The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) covers 30 percent of the installed cost of qualifying solar and battery storage systems.

Mar 15 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

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Flipping the Script: From Solar+Batteries to Batteries+Solar

Why the smartest energy investment for many manufacturers isn't what you think

Mar 9 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

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The Competing Mandates

President Trump signed two energy mandates that are quietly working against each other.

Mar 6 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

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The Easiest Energy Savings PA Manufacturers Miss: Being proactive.

You wouldn’t buy raw materials at a 12-month high.

Mar 1 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

November 2025

Competitive Electricity Prices Are Rising – Act Before It’s Too Late

In my last Substack post, I reported that FirstEnergy’s Price to Compare (PTC) for West Penn Power customers is set to increase on December 1, 2025, and…

Nov 23, 2025 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

FirstEnergy Commercial Rates Increase 4–12% December 1, 2025

PJM Capacity Crunch Pushes Pennsylvania Default Service Prices to New Peaks

Nov 17, 2025 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

Solar vs. Fossil Fuels in 2026:

What Incentives Remain After the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3)?

Nov 2, 2025 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

October 2025

Pennsylvania's Solar:

Just a 22 Ft Square Per Person to Power the Whole State

Oct 19, 2025 • Patrick Trimbath Jr

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AI & Data Centers, Distributed Generation or Supplier?

What happens if privately powered AI/Data Centers generate excess power?

Oct 12, 2025 • Patrick Trimbath Jr