By Kristi Brodd | December 16, 2020
Our 2020 Exploring North Carolina Smart Grid Webinar Series has come to an end. Thank you to all of the attendees, presenters and partners that helped make this year’s series possible. With your support, we were able to provide an[…]
By Jonathan Susser |
Although general electricity usage has leveled off over time with improvements in technology and energy efficiency, peak demand — periods when consumer demand for electricity is at its highest — continues to have a large effect on how electric utilities[…]
By Kristi Brodd | December 10, 2020
2020 brought many challenges, yet Advanced Energy strategically navigated the uncertain times and made it a success. We were able to transition smoothly to working from home, creatively adapt to serve our clients and continue to collaborate with partners to[…]
By Jonathan Susser | December 4, 2020
In our latest Exploring North Carolina Smart Grid webinar, we learned about the importance of electric rate modernization for supporting grid improvements and a clean energy future. The session featured Cara Goldenberg and Heather House of the Rocky Mountain Institute,[…]
By Kristi Brodd | November 30, 2020
Press Release – November 30, 2020 – Aulander, NC Roanoke Electric Cooperative is working with Fermata Energy to pilot the first electric vehicle (EV) charging system equipment to meet the North American standard for two-way current, as verified by Underwriters[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 29, 2020
Advanced Energy is excited to welcome Alyssa Hansen as an administrative assistant. Alyssa was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She went on to attend East Carolina University and then earned a degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 21, 2020
Q: Like many others, I got caught in a bit of a baking binge during the Safer at Home order. And now with the holidays coming up, how can I avoid higher energy bills if I’m using my oven so[…]
By Jonathan Susser | September 7, 2020
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks and data management that opens doors to many capabilities for utilities and the customers they serve. The primary difference between AMI and older meter technology is the[…]
By Jonathan Susser | September 1, 2020
Electric motor-driven systems account for approximately 50 percent of all electricity generated in the world and can often represent some of the highest energy users in a facility. Effectively overseeing them with motor management practices, therefore, is critical to saving[…]
By Jonathan Susser | August 27, 2020
Q: Winter and its customary high energy bills have a way of sneaking up on me. What are some tips for saving money this year? A: Winter will be here before we know it, but it doesn’t have to mean[…]
