What is an Energy Baseline?
Calculating an accurate baseline is one of the first steps in identifying the impacts of any changes or new services implemented on a system. In this blog post, we'll cover why baselines are important and how to calculate your own.
Carbon Offsets and Their Role in Canada’s Future
The Canadian government has made it clear that carbon pricing is here to stay and will be a key factor in fighting climate change and reducing Greenhouse Gas(GHG) emissions in order to meet our goals set by the Paris Agreement. With this in mind, it is crucial that the ins and outs of carbon pricing are understood by all Canadians, especially commercial and industrial business owners as these groups will feel the greatest impact of carbon pricing and have the most to lose/gain from its implementation.
Managing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with Blockchain – what are the advantages?
Read this blog to learn more about how Edgecom Energy uses blockchain systems to dispatch generation units.
The Industrial Conservation Initiative is Returning in May 2021
The ICI Program went on a hiatus in June 2020 to help industrial companies focus on production. The program will return in May 2021 so Class A facilities will need to ensure they have the plans and policies in place to manage Coincident Peaks once again.
What is Greenwashing?
In recent weeks, the term greenwashing has made international headlines with companies like Shell and BP coming under fire for false claims and advertising relating back to what has been called greenwashing. As this term becomes increasingly popular, it is crucial for consumers, employees, and employers to know what how to identify and avoid using greenwashing. In the following short blog post, we will give a quick overview of the topic.
Common Electricity Definitions – Learn the Electrical Lingo
Every industry has specific jargon and terms that are supposed to make communications easier. Not only do some of these confuse regular customers, but they also confuse industry professionals as the same thing is called different names by different people. See our list of common industry terms below: ICI – Industrial Conservation
Natural Gas Shortages
After struggling through supply chain shortfalls, product shortages and cost increases due to the COVID pandemic, consumers and grid operators have yet another shortage to deal with this winter: natural gas.
The next Demand Response Capacity Auction is Taking Place Soon.
Demand response (DR) allows consumers across Ontario to earn revenue from the IESO while reducing their emissions and helping the Ontario grid during times of stress, to participate, all consumers need to do is be available to curtail their load (reduce their demand) during short periods throughout the year. Edgecom Energy's deep knowledge of the IESO market, combined with our hands-on experience with energy management practices makes us the trusted Energy Management partner for some of Ontario's most recognized names.
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.
COVID-19 Recovery Post Hiatus & The Future of the ICI Program
Learn about the return and future of the ICI program.
Network Operations Centre Explainer
Edgecom Energy's NOC seamlessly integrates into your Distributed Energy Resource (DER) operations and connects your facilities' various energy assets to our energy portal. The system maximizes the savings and income from your DER using Edgecom Energy's industry leading coincident peak and price prediction engines. Our security infrastructure and redundant connectivity ensures the highest level of security.
The Role of Security in IoT Systems
It is incredibly important to make sure your IoT solutions are secure. Having an unsecure network will not only lead to losses, but might put your company and its employees’ security at risk. Read on to learn how we secure our IoT solution, IoTrack!