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Celebrating 30 Years with Dr. Robert Koger

We are excited to congratulate Dr. Robert (Bob) Koger on his 30th anniversary at Advanced Energy! Under Dr. Koger’s leadership, Advanced Energy has gone through many positive changes, including more […]

Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Agriculture

Farming and agriculture are energy intensive industries. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the agricultural sector has the potential to save over $1 billion in energy […]

Advanced Energy Launches Advanced Energy at Home to Provide Support to Homeowners

We are excited to announce the launch of Advanced Energy at Home, an easy way for homeowners to receive helpful information and advice on improving energy […]

North Carolina Electric Cooperatives Run Successful Water Heater Pilot

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 – […]

Understanding and Managing Grid Reliability and Resiliency

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 […]

Advanced Energy Supports EPRI’s Electrification 2018

Advanced Energy is excited to be attending and supporting the inaugural Electrification 2018 International Conference & Exposition in Long Beach, California, from Aug. 20-23. Hosted by the Electric Power […]

The Benefits of an Accredited Motor Rewind Program

Electric utilities across North America – in the Northwest U.S., Ohio and Canada – are offering incentive programs for electric motors that are rewound in accredited service centers. (Rewinding a […]

Keeping Manufactured Housing Affordable Through Energy Efficiency

Manufactured homes make up approximately 6 percent of the total U.S. housing stock and provide shelter for about 22 million Americans. In North Carolina, […]

Plug-in NC’s Spring Summit Provides Updates on EV Activities Happening in North Carolina

Since 2011, Plug-in NC, an Advanced Energy program that spreads awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), has organized an annual summit to celebrate each year’s successes and plan for the […]

Advanced Energy’s Interconnection Commissioning Program

As an increasing number of independent power producer (IPP) facilities are being interconnected, it is important to ensure the quality and dependability of these facilities in order to protect the […]