Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Energy Resources & Customer-Side Energy Control
As energy costs rise and grid reliability concerns grow, behind-the-meter (BTM) energy resources are becoming an attractive solution for many businesses. Technologies like solar, storage, and combined heat and power (CHP) allow companies to generate, manage, and control their own energy. In this article, we’ll dive into the different types of BTM assets, their benefits, and key considerations for businesses exploring on-site energy solutions.
Load Duration Curve: Managing Energy Demand Over Time
As the energy grid grows more complex with the rise of renewables and data center demand, managing electricity consumption has never been more critical. The Load Duration Curve (LDC) offers a powerful tool for visualizing and forecasting energy demand across different load types. In this article, we’ll break down how LDCs help utilities, businesses, and system operators make smarter, data-driven energy decisions.
Lessons Learned From Two Decades Of Energy Deregulation
Energy deregulation has transformed the U.S. energy landscape over the past two decades, introducing both opportunities and challenges for businesses and consumers. While deregulated markets have driven innovation, increased renewable energy adoption, and created competitive pricing structures, they have also faced regulatory scrutiny, market volatility, and consumer protection concerns. As the energy sector continues to evolve, policymakers are refining deregulation models to better support renewable energy integration, capacity market stability, and consumer transparency.
Real-Time Energy Analytics: Transforming Energy Management For Utilities And Businesses
Real-time energy analytics is transforming how businesses and utilities manage energy, offering immediate insights into consumption, demand forecasting, and grid performance. With the right data collection and analysis tools, companies can reduce costs, optimize efficiency, and support sustainability goals while grid operators enhance reliability and integrate renewable energy more effectively.
Variable Renewable Energy (VRE): Managing Grid Integration Of Wind and Solar Power
Variable renewable energy (VRE) is revolutionizing the power grid, but integrating wind and solar into energy markets presents challenges in grid stability, forecasting, and transmission constraints. As businesses and utilities look for solutions, advancements in storage, demand-side management, and grid modernization are helping bridge the gap for a more resilient and efficient energy future.
Grid Parity: The Turning Point In The Energy Transition
Grid parity represents a pivotal shift in the energy industry, where renewable energy costs align with or fall below conventional energy prices. As this milestone reshapes energy procurement and market dynamics, businesses must adapt to new opportunities in renewable integration and long-term energy strategies.