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The Internet of Things (IoT) has many useful applications in many different industries, and the energy industry is no exception. As technology advances, IoT has the potential to redefine and transform the industry, providing new revenue streams and shifting business models.

The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) allows large industrial consumers to reduce their electricity costs by reducing their Peak Demand Factor on Top 5 peak days. Since 2011, this program has allowed consumers to remain competitive in Ontario, while helping maintain the grid’s reliability.

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!

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.

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.

Thursday was National Work from Home Day and, it has officially been over a year since the initial lockdown started. Despite all the change and uncertainty brought on by the recent pandemic, working from home is one by-product of COVID-19 that is more than likely here to stay. With the mandatory closures of non-essential buildings and workplaces, with no indication of how long this will last, working from home has become the new normal.

The IESO has embarked on a years-long journey to redesign the electricity market in Ontario through the Market Renewal Program. This redesign aims to deliver a more stable and reliable electricity supply at a better price for end-users. This program will create new opportunities for electricity generators and consumers.

Edgecom’s platform makes it easy to see our performance in real time and tweak our operations to optimize savings and our climate impact.

Energy infrastructure is almost fully digitized, but how safe is it?