Electric Rate Modernization in North Carolina
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 […]
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Roanoke Electric Cooperative to Pilot Cutting-Edge Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
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 […]
An Overview of Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
In the early 20th century, electric vehicles (EVs) made up close to 40 percent of the U.S. vehicle market. They were smooth and easy to drive, […]
Advanced Energy Welcomes Alyssa Hansen as an Administrative Assistant
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 […]
More Cooking, More Convenience (and Savings)
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 […]
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Is Unlocking Opportunities for Utilities and Their Customers
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks and data management that opens doors to many capabilities […]
Efficient Motor Management and Variable Frequency Drives Can Save Money, Reduce Energy Costs and Benefit Productivity
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 […]
Get a Jump on Cold Weather
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 […]
Home Rehabilitation Is Key to Supporting Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Housing
In North Carolina, 20% of homeowners are classified by the U.S. Census Bureau as cost-burdened by their housing. One factor that contributes to high housing costs […]
Infrared Heating Offers Beneficial Opportunity for Industrial Processes
Heat is required for many industrial processes. For drying and curing, for example, facilities traditionally rely on large natural gas-fueled convection ovens that heat the air that then carries the […]