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Team Q&A: Jonathan Jackson – Software Developer Intern
Growing up in rural Kentucky shaped our software developer intern Jonathan Jackson, pressing him to help with the clean energy […]

Navigating the Duck Curve: A Deep Dive into Utilities’ New Challenge
Each day, utility operators get their ducks in a row by studying the ebb and flow of electricity to ensure […]

A kWh Saved is a kWh Saved: Why Energy Efficiency Still Matters
In 2022, the U.S. consumed 4,050 terawatt-hours of electricity, a figure that has continued to rise over time and promises […]

Adding New Device Types to Your Demand Flexibility Program(s)
From EV managed charging to battery programs and beyond, there are many possible demand flexibility strategies to employ. These exact […]

Team Q&A: Tricia Valadez – Client Success Representative
Whether recycling or helping our clients meet their needs, our customer service representative Tricia Valadez is ready to help. Please […]

Key Takeaways from the Virtual Peaker 2023 Empower Innovation Forum
Whew! Last week was a whirlwind for the Virtual Peaker team. We hosted our clients, strategic partners, and OEMs, as […]

Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) Should Top Utility Wish Lists Every Holiday Season
A 2019 study from Deloitte, explored the necessity of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) to meet the increasing demand […]

How Demand Flexibility Can Alleviate Grid Congestion
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Transmission Needs Study released in October, today’s grid cannot adequately support […]

Team Q&A: Justin Cirwithian – Manager of Technical Services
Whether through his sustainability efforts like reducing single-use plastics to his work fine-tuning our platform, our Manager of Technical Services […]

How To Manage Generation & Transmission Demand Flexibility Programs Under a Single Umbrella
During the heatwave of summer 2023, generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives effectively met demand with few interruptions to service. This […]

International Day of Climate Action: Energy Efficiency Tips To Fight Climate Change
Climate action is more than just a buzzword; it’s a global movement with critical implications for utilities. The International Day […]

The History of Demand-Side Management
Demand-side management (DSM) is one of several phrases that serve to broadly identify opportunities for energy flexibility within the electric […]
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