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Syd Bishop
Senior Content Specialist
About Syd
Syd is a senior content specialist and all-around word nerd for Virtual Peaker. Syd believes in the inevitability of renewable energies and in implementing a diverse energy portfolio and is excited to use his skills to help spread that message far and wide. In his scant free time, Syd is a father of two, husband of an awesome wife, a musician, and a lover of comic books, and all things sci-fi.
Syd beyond Virtual Peaker
What Are Agrovoltaics?
What Are Non-Wires Alternatives?
Utility Program Marketing 101: The Challenges of Climate Change Misinformation
Carbon Neutrality, Net Zero Emissions, & Energy Decarbonization
How Demand Flexibility Can Alleviate Grid Congestion
Utility Program Marketing 101: The Challenges of Climate Change Misinformation
The History of Demand-Side Management
Demand Response Program Management: Outsourcing vs. in-house
Written By Syd
Team Q&A: Keith Flynn – Software Development Intern
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How Are Thermostats Used For Demand Response?
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Earth Day Blog: Sustainability & Demand Flexibility Tips For Utilities
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Lowering Barriers For Virtual Power Plant Programs
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What is a Self-Healing Grid?
While it may seem like the stuff of science fiction, to some degree self-healing machines already exist. No, there isn’t […]
How Are Water Heaters Used For Demand Response?
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Pump the Brakes: Electric Vehicles Aren’t Going Anywhere!
Since taking office, the Biden administration has committed to mitigating the effects of climate change, while positioning these challenges as […]
Climate Inaction Will Cost Far More Than Investing In Renewables
Last week, Politico ran an article that implied that partisan legislation aimed at mitigating climate change is the cause for […]
3 Use Cases For Flexible Dispatching of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, battery storage, and smart home devices like thermostats and water heaters have dominated conversations […]