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Recently, I was fortunate to speak on a panel hosted by Agrion that discussed “Micro-Grids” and how Demand Response is playing a pivotal role in the proliferation of this potential new smart grid paradigm. Agrion defines micro-grids as “self-sustaining power networks within the larger grid system that provide a higher level of local reliability than [...]
On Wednesday, April 25, many businesses and non-profits across New York found out how much of the electrical power they use would be provided at a discount rate under the “ReCharge NY” program. This economic development plan provides a long-term price signal and commitment (via the state-owned utility NYPA) to employers in that the discounted [...]
As many of you know, the “ReCharge NY” program is replacing the old “Power for Jobs” program that has been in place for many years. Both of these programs are economic development plans that provide deeply discounted electricity rates to organizations across New York State in hopes of helping them retain and/or hire more workers. [...]
I recently led a well-attended webinar for Demand Response participants in the PJM region. Its intent was to inform people about the implications that are occurring as a result of PJM’s transition to a “capped” or “pure forward capacity” market. In short, there is only so much capacity available at certain price levels on an [...]
On November 4th , FERC tentatively accepted docket ER11-3322-000, much of PJM’s proposal that companies participating in Demand Response programs should not be compensated above their Peak Load Contribution (PLC) when utilizing the Guaranteed Load Drop (GLD) methodology with enrollment. The question is what are the implications for large energy users who are currently enrolled [...]
If I was a C&I salesperson for an Energy Service company (ESCO), I would be very nervous about the recent acquisitions of demand response providers by my competitors. The combination of revenue that can be earned from participation in Demand Response programs along with the installation of energy efficiency equipment/controls is a potent one that, [...]
Yesterday I moderated a Rockefeller Center event hosted by AGRION, a business network for energy development, on “Integrating Demand Response and Energy Management in the C&I Markets.” Participating in the keynote panel were some of the biggest names in DR and energy management, including Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, GE, Siemens, EnerNoc, Lockheed Martin and World [...]
The discussions on the changes to the rules regarding how companies are compensated for Demand Response participation in PJM’s Emergency Demand Response program are certainly heating up! Over the weekend I read the newly released “Open Letter” by three large Demand Response providers in regards to these rule changes, PJM’s response to the “Open Letter” [...]
Just about every day I read an opinion on the controversy regarding PJM’s attempt to change the GLD enrollment methodology that curtailment service providers (CSPs) are currently utilizing to enroll customers into their Emergency Demand Response program (aka RPM program). The ramifications from any change could have many potentially profound consequences on the marketplace, such [...]
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