Why does the Ontario Grid and Consumer need DERMS?
Ontario’s grid has been assessed as high risk of not being able to meet higher-than-usual demand this year by the NERC. […]
Transition to Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is the latest industrial revolution that is transforming the manufacturing industry by the integration of smart technologies such as the […]
DERMS: Benefits and Challenges of a decentralized generation
The traditional grid was typically powered by a few centralized power stations that would deliver electricity over a very large geographical area. […]
The Secret to Never Missing a Single Global Adjustment Peak With Remote Monitoring
In this video, Behdad and Colin explains how you can add and improve peak predictions for the ICI programs and get the […]
What are Distributed Energy Resources (DER)?
Distributed Energy Resources, or DERs, are smaller electricity supply or demand resources that can help offset some of the energy needs from […]
How Energy Storage Can Affect The Grid And Your Operations
Electrical grids around the world had always faced one problem: Energy is consumed as it’s being produced, so electrical energy generation and […]
What Is Energy Peak Demand in Ontario?
You may have seen your electricity bills mentioning various types of charges based on peaks. If you’re paying for Hourly Ontario […]
Why the Ontario Energy Grid Wants You to Be More Efficient
The Ontario Energy Board introduced a new pricing plan, starting on May 1st, several utility providers will be able to offer the […]
VPN vs. Blockchain: Which One is Better for DER Dispatch?
Blockchain helps make the energy sector more environmentally sustainable. It also overcomes legacy energy sector efficiency issues and provides a network where it is possible to produce, store, and distribute energy more efficiently.
Energy Storage Use Cases
As countries around the world start/continue their transitions to renewable energy while also electrifying different sectors, new technologies must step up to support these parallel revolutions. While it might not be the “silver bullet” solution, it is now clear that energy storage in various forms will be a crucial supportive technology - ensuring a successful and sustainable transition over the coming years and decades.
Promenade Mall Success Story
Like many large energy users in Ontario, Promenade Mall was entirely unaware of the potential advantages of programs like the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI), Demand Response (DR) and other programs that allow you to benefit off energy efficiency. Edgecom Energy stepped in to offer their specialized energy management services tailored to help facilities with large and complex energy use profiles.
What is the Industrial Internet of Things?
While the word “industrial” conjures images of factories and warehouses, the Industrial Internet of Things is a much broader term that can be used in many diverse industries, including healthcare, retail, and financial services. With applications in every industry, IIoT enables businesses to operate smoothly, while cutting expenses and increasing productivity.