By Jonathan Susser | August 9, 2018
In the 1980s and 1990s, the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) managed a water heater load control program for demand response. When a peak demand period was anticipated – typically a very cold early morning in the winter and[…]
By Jonathan Susser | July 25, 2018
People often fail to appreciate electricity until they lose it. But having the lights go out even for a short period of time can have enormous consequences, and the number of reported outages throughout the U.S. has been rising. In[…]
By Jonathan Susser | April 30, 2018
With traditional electricity generation, utilities balance supply and demand, providing the necessary amount in real time. But what if some of that electricity could be held and then deployed when it is most needed? This idea is known as energy[…]
By Lindsay Brecheisen | December 28, 2017
Today, we live in the information age where our technologies are able to automatically adapt, modify, analyze and learn from our everyday behaviors and preferences. We have smart homes, smart phones, smart cars and smart everything else but what about[…]
By Kristi Brodd | October 4, 2017
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, or AMI, is the name for new technologies that provide two-way communication with smart meters. The technologies enable electric companies to analyze energy usage, identify potential problems, provide better electric service and implement programs that can help[…]
By Kristi Brodd | September 22, 2017
Microgrids are independent power systems that can power a building, campus or small community in place of the electric grid during a power outage. Microgrids have been used for many decades, and new technologies and designs have made them more[…]
By Kristi Brodd | April 4, 2017
Advanced Energy is excited to launch the 2017 Smart Grid Webinar Series! This series is uniquely designed to provide information about smart grid technologies to leaders and decision makers in our state who may not have a technical background. We[…]
