The Impact of Generative AI on Energy Manager Roles in Manufacturing Facilities
This blog is the first of two blogs that are dedicated to the management of AI energy, with a specific focus on […]
Edgecom Energy Wins ABB Startup Challenge 2024
Edgecom Energy, a Toronto-based startup known for its innovative IoT and AI solutions in energy management, recently took home the win at […]
Using Software, AI, and IoT for Industrial Energy Management
Businesses that want to be more efficient, cut costs, and have less of an effect on the environment must embrace industrial energy […]
Top 5 Assets to Monitor for Industrial Energy Management
Today’s industries are changing quickly, and energy management has become very important for businesses that want to run more efficiently, save money, […]
A Guide to Effective Participation in Ontario’s Industrial Conservation Initiative Program
So, you’ve heard about Ontario’s Industrial Conservation Program and want to get in on it. It’s a great way for your business […]
Mastering Peak Energy Efficiency with IESO Peak Tracker Alternatives
In the ever-changing world of energy consumption, Class A consumers in the Province of Ontario are burdened with one persisting challenge: making […]
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: IoT and Energy Management
In the ever-changing manufacturing landscape, it is a fact that one needs to innovate to stay competitive. One such innovation in recent […]
Navigating Monthly Peaks: A Guide for Large Energy Consumers in Ontario
Being a large energy consumer in Ontario presents unique issues, particularly when dealing with monthly electricity consumption peaks. In a previous blog […]
The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) Program in Ontario
Ontario companies have a unique opportunity to maximize their operational expenses and help to create a more sustainable energy future in an […]
Navigating the Complexity of Ontario’s Energy Bills: A Guide for Large Consumers
If you are a large energy consumer in Ontario, you are probably familiar with the complexities of your monthly energy bill. It […]
What is the Allocated Quantity of Energy Withdrawn (AQEW)?
AQEW stands for Allocated Quantity of Energy Withdrawn. AQEW is the total energy withdrawn directly from the IESO grid and it does not include embedded generation or energy storage injections. The Coincident Peaks in Ontario are ranked based on AQEW, not Ontario Demand, but the Peak Demand Factor is calculated using Ontario Demand.
What is Peak Demand Factor (PDF)?
Ontario’s ICI program allows Class A participants to reduce their global adjustment costs by curtailing electrical demand during the potential top five coincident peaks of the ICI program. Learn how your Peak Demand Factor is used to determine your portion of global adjustment costs and what you can do to reduce it.
