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How Utility Cooperatives Can Prepare For An Uncertain Future

…but in maintaining a reliable grid. With a progressively complex array of devices challenging load shapes and climate change-driven temperature extremes, grid reliability is no small task. Luckily, these two…

3 Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) Models

…to the continued viability of your conservation programs. Research indicates that heatwaves are five times more common now than the world would be without climate change. And that number is…

What’s Happening to the Electric Grid in Middle America?

…grid is an enormous challenge right now! For example, Harrison REMC, a cooperative utility company in Indiana, shared this doomsday post on Facebook on June 13. While scary and frustrating,…

What is a Distributed Energy Resource (DER)?

…are technologies that comprise and compliment the personal energy ecosystem. Examples of DER technologies include battery storage, wind generating units, electric vehicle (EV) charging, rooftop photovoltaic solar, and smart home…

What is Load Forecasting?

…in the future. An example of time series analysis is a SARMA model that captures the Seasonal, AutoRegressive, and Moving Average components of a time series. Machine learning models for

Lowering Barriers For Virtual Power Plant Programs

A recent Department of Energy (DOE) report found that by deploying between 80 to 160 gigawatts of virtual power plants by 2030, U.S. grid capacity could expand to support ongoing…

Key Takeaways from the Virtual Peaker 2023 Empower Innovation Forum

…share. Empower Innovation Forum Lesson #1: Education, education, education! Oh & communication! That’s right, education is still greatly needed across the industry in all facets. As I sat in a…

Webinar Recap: The Intersection of Rate Design & Distributed Energy Resources

…when it comes to their energy needs, and sources. This can be seen very clearly in California with Community Choice Aggregation, where communities are buying their energy locally and at…

Virtual Peaker Partners with e-Radio to Connect Water Heaters with Utilities and the Grid

…MEDIA CONTACTS: Virtual Peaker: Mark Ray | mark@markrayassociates.com | 802-355-0145 Jeff Quigley | jquigley@virtual-peaker.com | 781-696-0980 e-Radio: Jackson Wang | jwang@e-radioinc.com | 408-469-4376 Duff Roman | droman@e-radioinc.com | cat 3…

Replay: Best Practices for Demand Response Program Management

image 4195 1 Watch this webinar replay and hear experts from SMUD and Virtual Peaker as they explore best practices for demand response program management, enabling behind-the-meter technologies, and creating…

Your Guide to Demand Response Incentives

Use this guide to help design a DR incentive program that is effective, efficient, and meets the needs of both the utility and its customers. Your Guide to Demand Response…

Team Q&A: Elijha Gordon – Software Engineer Intern

…teams to develop software solutions. I also completed a Coding Bootcamp at the University of Minnesota, where I developed both front-end and back-end skills. This comprehensive training is reflective of…