Developing and Testing a Next Generation Energy Management System
Written by Marta Marmiroli An energy management system (EMS) is an essential function needed to increase energy efficiency and to optimally coordinate several energy sources. A large number of systems have been proposed, but not…
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Several utilities in the U.S. Midwest owned by global firm AES Corp. have changed their names to reflect that connection and solidify statewide identities. Indianapolis Power & Light has changed its name to AES Indiana. In Ohio, the 110-year-old Dayton Power & Light has changed its name to reflect its connection in the AES family […] The post Dayton, Indianapolis utilities take name of parent firm AES Corp. appeared first on POWERGrid International. [...]
For the second year in a row, Xcel Energy has hit a significant milestone in its quest to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. Xcel reported that it broke its own record for a single-year drop in emissions in 2020, cutting carbon emissions company-wide by approximately six million tons, a 12% reduction over […] The post Xcel celebrates milestone as utility is now halfway to 100% carbon free electricity appeared first on POWERGrid International. [...]
During an emergency board meeting of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) today, Bill Magness, ERCOT CEO, outlined the events that took place between February 14 and 18 that ultimately led to the humanitarian crisis that many Texas residents are still in the midst of now. An oversimplified view of the Texas electricity market […] The post For Texas, the past was not prologue in the 2021 electricity fiasco appeared first on POWERGrid International. [...]
Top board leaders of Texas’ embattled power grid operator said Tuesday they will resign following outrage over more than 4 million customers losing electricity last week during a deadly winter storm, including many whose frigid homes lacked heat for days in subfreezing temperatures. The post Top ERCOT board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages appeared first on POWERGrid International. [...]
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the appointment of Marlene Santos as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer effective March 15, 2021. Santos will be responsible for a broad range of services and teams that support the more than 16 million people that PG&E serves in Northern and Central California. This includes […] The post PG&E appoints Marlene Santos as EVP and Chief Customer Officer appeared first on POWERGrid International. [...]
