Quick and easy three-phase testing Press Release - Date: April 18, 2018 |
New test system TESTRANO 600: Compact, powerful, unique.
With TESTRANO 600, OMICRON has developed the world’s first portable, three-phase test sys-tem, which supports all common electrical tests on power transformers. Weighing just 44 lbs/20 kg, it is ideal for routine and diagnostic testing on-site and during factory acceptance tests (FAT). In addition, its innovative design significantly reduces wiring efforts, cutting down testing time to one third compared to conventional single-phase te
sting.
One system – multiple tests
With TESTRANO 600, operators need just one common setup to perform multiple tests, such as transformer turns ratio, exciting current, DC winding resistance, dynamic resistance, short-circuit impedance / leakage reactance as well as frequency response of stray losses (FRSL). By com-bining it with the accessory CP TD1, it can also test power/dissipation factor and capacitance up to 12 kV.
The magic number “3”
In order to work with TESTRANO 600, just three cables have to be connected: One to the high-voltage side, one to the low-voltage side and one to the tap changer. Three integrated sources ensure measurements with high accuracy and make TESTRANO 600 a powerful test system (3x 33 A DC and 400 V AC). Compared to conventional single-phase test sets, a true three-phase test system offers several advantages, such as shorter testing times when energizing all three phases at once, and a fully automated control of the tap changer during testing.
Flexible and smart operation
In order to fulfill individual customer requirements, TESTRANO 600 offers a flexible operating design. It can be operated via the smart TESTRANO TouchControl on the integrated touch dis-play or by using the established Primary Test ManagerTM software on the laptop.
Active discharge and quick demagnetization
The controlled discharging function (patent pending) of TESTRANO 600 automatically discharges the winding within seconds, for example, after resistance tests have been performed. This in-creases efficiency and safety during testing.
Operators can also quickly demagnetize the power transformer’s core before and after testing using TESTRANO 600. Demagnetization is recommended after DC has been applied on a power transformer, for example, during winding resistance tests. A demagnetized core reduces the risk of high inrush currents and avoids the influence of a magnetized core on subsequent tests, such as excitation current tests or sweep frequency response analysis.
Safety first
TESTRANO 600 follows the “safety first” principles and is equipped with an emergency stop button as well as safety and warning lights. The unique connector plugs and the simple wiring concept with labelled connection leads leave an extremely narrow margin for wiring errors.
Compact and rugged for on-site testing
With all its accessories, TESTRANO 600 comes in a portable case and is easy to transport. Its rugged design makes it ideal for on-site testing even in rough operating conditions. All in all, TESTRANO 600 brings on-site and factory acceptance testing of power transformers to a new level – it has never been so quick and easy.
Watch a video of the Knoxville Utilities Board use a TESTRANO 600 test set to test a trans-former with a single test set connection
http://www.tdworld.com/td-how/transformer-testing-one-time-test-connection
Watch the TESTRANO 600 video
https://www.omicronenergy.com/newTESTRANO600/
… more…White Paper - Date: April 18, 2018 |
Most utilities agree it's time to rethink the way they charge for electricity. They understand that technological advances and power generation alternatives are making current approaches obsolete. New rate designs can profoundly affect the choices their customers make. The real debate is over what tomorrow's rate designs should look like. There are many possibilities. To learn more:
http://info.burnsmcd.com/utility-rate-design-white-paper-appa… more…Press Release - Date: March 19, 2018 |
When ElectriCities of North Carolina needed to identify future technology offerings for its approximately 80 Member utilities, they turned to Excergy for our strategy development expertise.
Using state-of-the-art alignment optimization technology from SchellingPoint, Excergy staff helped the organization identify which future technology offerings were most beneficial to the public power communities across North Carolina and in parts of South Carolina and Virginia. “Pairing this approach
with our standard technology roadmap methodology results in a more viable, valuable and endorsed plan that sets a new standard of practice for our clients,” explains Lynn Adams, Excergy vice president.
The Strategic Technology Roadmap extends ElectriCities’ existing technology and services offerings to its Members to address pressing industry trends. The Roadmap identified offerings in the areas of project delivery services, CIS and customer engagement, design and mapping, AMI, demand response, distributed energy resources, Smart Cities/Internet of Things, and operations.
“It’s great when you can tie your recommendations back to the SchellingPoint results because supporting data is extremely helpful,” said Andy Fusco, vice president of Member Services and Corporate Planning. “I really did not know what to expect from the SchellingPoint process, but was pleasantly surprised with the depth and value of data it produced.”
Excergy CEO Jim Ketchledge noted, “Excergy believes in the transformative power of utility technology to make people’s lives more productive and sustainable. ElectriCities mission is similar to ours, and we are proud to support ElectriCities and their Members any way we can.”
Excergy recently participated in the ElectriCities Annual Conference with sponsorship and a speaking engagement. Excergy Executive Consultant Mark Hatfield participated in a panel Q&A session entitled “Technology Now and Beyond: It’s More Than AMI.” In support of our ongoing commitment to the municipal utility industry, Excergy sponsored the event as well.
Excergy Corporation, a leading provider of consulting and systems integration services to the energy and water utility industry, provides the right team of focused experts to deliver peak performance on projects critical to the future of leading organizations. Their expert consultants, project managers, engineers, and IT professionals have a deep, practical understanding of the industry based on planning and implementing solutions across North America. Visit excergy.com for more information, or to contact Excergy.
… more…Baker Tilly’s Vijay Betanabhatla Elected to Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance Board of Directors Press Release - Date: March 08, 2018 |
Contacts:
Anna Nelson (
anna.nelson@bakertilly.com, 608 240 2615)
Baker Tilly Media Relations (
press@bakertilly.com)
AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 27, 2018) – Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is pleased to announce that Vijay Betanabhatla, an experienced energy and utilities consultant, has been elected to the board of directors as treasurer for the Texas Ren
ewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA).
TREIA is a network of project developers, corporations, financial institution end-users, utilities, manufacturers, service providers, academia and government leaders working to scale renewable energy, grow the local economy and create jobs. Their industry stakeholders are involved in solar, wind, biomass, biofuel, energy efficiency, geothermal, hydro, ocean and energy storage. More about TREIA can be found at http://www.treia.org.
“I am honored to join TREIA’s board of directors and represent Baker Tilly and renewable energy stakeholders in Texas,” Betanabhatla said. “This is an exciting time as clean energy technologies are transforming the electric industry.”
Betanabhatla has more than a decade of experience in the energy industry in grid operations, electricity markets, renewable energy, distributed energy resources and energy finance. He specializes in strategic, resource optimization and capital procurement for utilities, renewable energy developers, manufacturers and state, local and tribal governments.
“Vijay is an accomplished leader and strong advocate for renewable energy growth in Texas,” Thomas Unke, Baker Tilly partner and energy and utilities practice leader, said. “We are proud of his appointment and are confident he will bring great value to TREIA.”
Before joining Baker Tilly, Betanabhatla worked at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), an independent system operator, where he supported control room operations. He played a lead role in many prestigious ERCOT projects, including the Texas Nodal project.
Betanabhatla is an active member of the Austin Technology Incubator, CleanTX and Gulf Coast Power Association. He is also the incoming chair for TREIA’s luncheon and webinar committee, and in 2017, he served as a speaker and organizing committee member for the GridNEXT conference.
To learn more about Baker Tilly’s specialized energy and utilities team, visit http://bakertilly.com/industries/energy-and-utilities.
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About Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (bakertilly.com)
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 147 territories, with 33,600 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.4 billion.… more…ENE Strategies Congratulates Clients on Battery Storage Grants Press Release - Date: December 11, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John G. Tzimorangas, 508‐698‐1234
From left; Tom Ollilia(RMLD), Ken Goulart(TMLP), John Tzimorangas(ENE), Secretary Matthew Beaton, Commissioner Judith Judson, Bill Bottiggi(BELD)
ENE STRATEGIES CONGRATULATES CLIENTS ON BATTERY STORAGE GRANTS
Marlborough and Foxboro, MA – December 7, 2017 ‐ ENE Strategies, a division of Energy New England, LLC is proud to congratulate four of their clients in receiving $3.
45 million dollars in state grants through the Baker-Polito Energy Storage Incentive, Advancing Commonwealth Energy Storage. These awards were made through a competitive process of applying for the grants and proposing projects that would be in-line with the Commonwealth’s State of Charge report that was released late last year. There were 69 applications for various projects and 26 were awarded grants in a ceremony at UMASS Medical Marlborough Hospital.
Governor Charlie Baker, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton and Department of Energy Resource Commissioner Judith Judson were present for the awarding ceremony and touted the raising of the grant money from the original $10 million to $20 million dollars, which would jump start the battery storage initiatives in the Commonwealth through these chosen projects.
The Braintree Electric Light Department received a grant of $700,000(covering 30% of their project) to provide a 2 MW Virtual Power Plant model at three of their substations helping them reduce costs to their customers. The project also provides a pilot for community storage as service model to help customers reduce their peak load.
The Reading Municipal Light Department received a grant of $1,000,000(covering 42% of their project) to provide a 5MW peak load reducing model, co-located at their substation with a 2.5 MW generator, creating a microgrid project model. This project is located in a highly constrained area within the ISO-NE network.
The Norwood Municipal Light Department, through a project sponsored by Next Era for a 1MW installation, received $500,000(covering 25% of their project) to provide a pilot program for a biotech facility to assist in reducing their operating costs on the electric side with peak demand and transmission capacity reduction and demand response opportunities. This type of project could be replicated throughout the Commonwealth.
The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant received a grant of $1,250,000(covering 36% of their project) to provide a 1.5MW installation collocated with a gas generation plant and proposed solar array to investigate the benefits of these types of combined systems. The load management protocols for this project could be duplicated in other areas and projects in the Commonwealth.
President and CEO John Tzimorangas of ENE remarked, “This is a terrific opportunity the Baker-Polito administration and their vision for the energy future has provided to our clients and the other grant award recipients. The increase of the grant dollars from $10 to $20 million will provide additional projects and funding and allow different types of installations to be completed and reviewed to see how we can duplicate their successes throughout the Commonwealth, in line with our stated goals around energy.”
About ENE - Energy New England, LLC (www.ene.org) is a leading provider of wholesale and retail energy services. The company conducts more than $300M in structured transactions annually, manages 1,100 MWs of energy, and has also grown to become the leading provider of conservation and efficiency services for the public power community in the region. The company’s customer base has grown exponentially over the past few years. Its comprehensive portfolio includes power supply and risk management services, energy and water conservation services, energy brokering, renewable energy solutions and lobbying and representative services. Energy New England has customers situated throughout New England as well as other power pools. The company works with an increasing number of utilities, independent power producers, industrial, commercial and institutional facilities, municipalities and non‐profits.
… more…KUBRA Webinar Recaps Hurricane Season 2017 Press Release - Date: November 03, 2017 |
Tempe, Arizona (November 6, 2017) — KUBRA, the leading provider of customer experience management solutions, recently announced the dates for its upcoming webinars on “Mapping Storm Restoration in Hurricane Season 2017.” The webinars will cover the impact of recent storms and how power outage maps were used by utilities in the affected areas. KUBRA will host webinars on the topic on November 14 at 12:00 PM ET and November 16 at 3:00 PM ET. The same information will be presented during both sessi
ons.
“Storm Center maps were used heavily during storms in 2017 and provided a critical service for utilities, delivering outage information in a quick and efficient manner to customers and the media,” said KUBRA President and CEO Rick Watkin. "We're excited to share how our existing maps performed and discuss our latest offering, which provides a superior customer experience with rapid and cost-effective deployment."
During the webinars, KUBRA will:
- Provide an overview of how utilities in the affected areas kept customers, the media and other community stakeholders informed.
- Share how customers were able to view and interact with outage maps, helping to reduce calls and keep customer satisfaction high.
- Demonstrate the newest KUBRA Storm Center outage map platform that provides a robust, cost-effective solution that can be implemented in just six weeks.
Interested parties may register for either webinar date at https://goo.gl/fzUhZR.
About KUBRA
KUBRA provides customer experience management solutions to some of the largest utility and government entities across North America. Our portfolio of solutions includes billing and payment, mapping, mobile apps and proactive communications solutions for customers. With more than one billion customer experiences annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of U.S. households. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. Visit http://www.kubra.com for more information.
… more…Press Release - Date: October 12, 2017 |
N-Dimension Solutions, Inc. Named to
MSSP Alert Top 100 Managed Security Services Providers List
Inaugural List Identifies and Honors Leading MSSPs & Cybersecurity Companies
That Safeguard Customers’ Digital Assets
Addison, Texas – October 3, 2017 | MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named N-Dimension Solutions to the Top 100 MSSPs list for 2017 (
http://www.MSSPAlert.com/top100). Th
e list and research identify and honor the top 100 managed security services providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity services.
The Top 100 MSSP rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs featured throughout the list and research proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
Tom Ayers, CEO of N-Dimension added, “Since 2002 we have worked diligently to build and deploy cybersecurity solutions specifically made for the needs of the utility industry. This approach enables N-Dimension to work with utilities as they face ever-increasing cyber attacks targeting critical power networks. It is our pleasure to be recognized as #25 on the Top 100 MSSPs list for 2017.”
Building and operating a true MSSP requires major financial, technical and business commitments. An overwhelming 74 percent of top MSSPs surveyed maintain their own security operations centers (SOCs) on a 24x7x365 basis. Another 14 percent depend on hybrid models in which some SOC services are outsourced, while only 12 percent of top MSSPs completely outsource their SOC operations.
Demand for MSSPs has escalated amid rising cyberattacks, malware and ransomware incidents worldwide. The cybersecurity skills shortage has further heightened the need for world-class MSSPs. The global MSSP market will reach $40.97 billion by 2022, a 16.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016, according to Allied Market Research.
“After Nines Inc. and MSSP Alert congratulate N-Dimension Solutions on this unique honor,” said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “As organizations worldwide scramble to safeguard their digital assets, brand identities and customer relationships, they increasingly leverage the Top 100 MSSPs for effective cyber services.”
The Top 100 MSSPs list and research were overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: http://www.MSSPAlert.com/top100.
About N-Dimension Solutions
N-Dimension Solutions, is the utility industry’s market leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) with purpose-built cybersecurity solutions dedicated to protecting critical networks from cyber threats. The company’s N-Sentinel solutions: N-Sentinel Monitoring, N-Sentinel Vulnerability Assessment and N-Sentinel Enterprise provide every size utility with protection for reduced risk and improved cybersecurity. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions provide one-view of cyber threat intelligence built on patent-pending, real-time algorithmic security analysis delivering threat intelligence, prioritization and remediation backed by utility-focused cybersecurity professionals. Company headquarters are in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada and U.S. headquarters are located in Addison, Texas.
N-Dimension is the exclusive cybersecurity partner of Hometown Connections; and associate member of the APPA, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and Electricity Distributors Association (EDA).
For more information about N-Sentinel and to request a demonstration, visit our website at www.n-dimension.com. Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn; check us out on YouTube and CrunchBase.
Media Contact
Julie Edgett
N-Dimension Solutions, Inc.
mailto:Julie.edgett@n-dimension.com
(214)-551-7487
About After Nines Inc.
After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey — from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).
• For sponsorship information contact After Nines Inc. CEO Amy Katz, Amy@AfterNines.com
• For content and editorial questions contact After Nines Inc. Content Czar Joe Panettieri, Joe@AfterNines.com
-end-… more…Press Release - Date: October 10, 2017 |
Comprehensive Asset Performance Management from Schneider Electric reduces capex & opex for T&D utilities
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxureTM Grid offers unprecedented management of millions of assets across grid infrastructures
Comprehensive solution enables predictive maintenance and longer asset life
Rueil-Malmaison (France), October 3, 2017 – Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, will showcase its Asset
Performance Management (APM) capabilities at European Utility Week, 3-5 October, Amsterdam. At the event, Schneider will present how existing EcoStruxureTM Grid solutions will fully meet the APM needs of transmission and distribution utilities, through partners. As such electrical utilities gain significantly greater control of escalating operational costs.
Electrical utilities under pressure
Electrical utilities are experiencing unprecedented disruption, driven by decentralization of production due to rapid growth of renewable energy installations on outdated infrastructures. Consequently, they must ensure network stability and increase their understanding of the real-time condition of critical assets. They are also under pressure from regulators to control costs, requiring new investment strategies to optimize life expectancy of electrical equipment while implementing more efficient maintenance operations. Jérome de Parscau, SVP Energy Digital Solutions & Strategy at Schneider Electric, said: “The combination of complexity and cost pressure is driving the need for utilities to integrate operational technology across their grids that can help them move from a reactive maintenance strategy, to a fully
predictive and preventative maintenance model.”
EcoStruxure Grid integrates Asset Performance Management
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Grid solution can now offer unprecedented management of millions of assets across grid infrastructures, by extending its expertise through the partnership, with IPS Company Group, recognized for its specialized Asset Performance Management solution for electric power systems. This combination of asset performance management software portfolios addresses the growing demands of transmission and distribution utilities. As such, EcoStruxure Substation Operation will enhance its condition, risk and reliability-centered maintenance capabilities at the substation level, while fully integrating with utility enterprise solutions. This embedded-intelligence provides a means to diagnose the health of critical equipment and avoid unnecessary maintenance or downtime.
IPS-SYSTEMS™ adds the world’s largest proven technical library relating to new and legacy assets, to EcoStruxure Grid, enabling high-performance configuration, rapid deployment and ease-of-use. Schneider Electric’s improved EcoStruxure Grid architecture will deliver immediate benefits to its utility customers. Predictive maintenance will reduce the number of outages, for which utilities are penalized, while optimized investment strategies and longer asset life will reduce capital expenditure.
Jérome de Parscau, added: “By combining our know-how in deploying IoT equipment on electrical utilities’ assets, and our new partnership with IPS Company Group, we can retrofit old equipment to become smart, as well as providing a whole range of new connected equipment. Schneider Electric’s strategy is to continue finding synergies outside the company that can help its customers control costs while supporting their digital transformation in a rapidly-changing energy landscape.
About IPS Company Group
The IPS Company Group is the world's leading supplier of Enterprise Asset Management and Asset Performance Management software for the electric power industry. Headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, with a presence on 5 continents including generation, transmission and distribution companies. IPS Company Group has customers range from local distribution companies to national generation and transmission utilities. www.ips-energy.com
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.
In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
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Hashtags: #EcoStruxure #IoT #EUW17… more…CIMCON Lighting Ranked 6th Hottest Enterprise Startup of 2017 Press Release - Date: July 12, 2017 |
July 12, 2017 – Boston, MA: CIMCON Lighting, the leading global provider of Intelligent Lighting and Smart City technologies, announced today that it has been identified by Business Insider as the 6th hottest enterprise startup of 2017.
Using a metric called “valuation step up” that indicates the increase in worth that investors attribute to a startup and with the assistance of Pitchbook, Business Insider identified that 169 of the 383 companies that received funding in the first half 201
7, saw an increase in valuation. Of these 169 companies, CIMCON Lighting was ranked 6th with a “step-up” of 7.11 times more value in 2017 than its previous valuation; the median step up for early stage startups was 1.73 times previous valuation.
“CIMCON Lighting is very pleased to be recognized by Business Insider as one of 2017’s hottest startups,” said Anil Agrawal, CEO. “Our recent funding will allow us to continue delivering utilities, cities and municipalities with innovative solutions with immediate value, while providing them with a clear path to implementing future Smart City applications such as video analytics, traffic and pedestrian monitors, environmental sensors, electric vehicle chargers and smart phone apps that support a safer, more secure and environmentally friendly urban experience.”
About CIMCON Lighting
CIMCON Lighting is the world's leading provider of scalable, intelligent wireless outdoor lighting management solutions for traditional, LED and solar-based street lights along with a variety of Smart City devices and applications. Focused on offering solutions that provide the lowest "Lifecycle Cost of Ownership," CIMCON provides hardware and software technologies that allow Cities and Utilities to monitor, maintain and in many cases, monetize their lighting assets and other devices on or near the light pole. CIMCON's "Just in Time Lighting™," reduces energy, maintenance and repair costs while improving the quality of lighting services and enabling the path to a Smart City. CIMCON's lighting management solutions are appropriate for roadways, parking lots and parking garages, corporate and university campuses and a variety of Industrial applications. For more information please visit www.cimconlighting.com.
Media Contact:
Heidi Sporel, Director of Marketing, +1.978.392.4091, hsporel@cimconlighting.com
… more…Engineering Services Supplier Article - Date: June 01, 2017 |  |
Rochester Public Utilities awarded the Westside Energy Station (WES) engineering, procurement, and construction project to Westside Energy Partners (WEP), the joint venture of the Boldt Company and Sargent & Lundy. WES is a new natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) generation facility in Rochester, Minnesota. It consists of five 9‑MW RICE units that will be placed into commercial operation in Q2 2018. Sargent & Lundy's role is in the development of the conceptua
l design and detailed engineering and design, as well as coordinating the procurement, construction management, and commissioning.
Read the full project profile: http://www.sargentlundy.com/projects/westside-energy-station/… more…First Launch of Apogee Interactive’s Technology in Canada Press Release - Date: May 17, 2017 |
ATLANTA (May 18, 2017) – A Canadian utility will soon launch Apogee Interactive’s Energy Advisor for its residential customers and Apogee’s Commercial Energy Calculator for business customers, proven industry-leading technologies designed to help customers lower their energy bills and leverage the utility’s energy efficiency products and services.
The partnership marks a milestone for Apogee, as it is Apogee’s first partnership with a Canadian utility provider. The Canadian utility
plans to use the online tools to engage customers, providing them with more information on their usage and helping them understand how energy efficiency practices and behaviors can lower their power bills.
The Energy Advisor and Commercial Energy Calculator will help customers learn what drives their electric consumption and the factors that impact costs and fluctuations in their bill. Business customers who use the Commercial Energy Calculator will also be directed to efficient products and services offered by the utility to help them lower energy costs and improve their business’ bottom line.
Features of the Energy Advisor include:
• A responsive user interface
• Energy saving recommendations and links to programs
• Utility branding
• Usage analytics
• Energy libraries designed to further educate consumers who are engaged online.
The Commercial Energy Calculator incorporates the Energy Advisor features and can also assist account managers and commercial auditors. It offers a wide array of tools designed to better serve business customers of varying sizes.
“We are honored to be chosen by a Canadian utility to help them improve their customer experience,” said Susan Gilbert, President and CEO of Apogee Interactive. “Our Energy Advisor is a proven solution for utilities seeking to provide their customers with a hands-on, personalized experience.”
About Apogee Interactive
Apogee Interactive is the nation’s leading provider of customer engagement technology for utilities. Partnering with utilities since 1993, Apogee’s digital engagement platform delivers proactive, personalized communication to residential and commercial customers nationwide. Apogee’s proven SaaS platform enables more meaningful customer engagement, proven sustainable energy results, reduced operating costs, and improved program performance for utilities. For more information, please visit www.apogee.net. Follow us on Twitter at @apoweb and on Linkedin.
Apogee Contact: Karen Morris – 678-684-6801 – kmorris@apogee.net
… more…Justin M. Campbell to Head Newly Formed GridLiance West Utilities Press Release - Date: May 01, 2017 |
GridLiance Holdco, L.P. (GridLiance) announces the addition of Justin M. Campbell as President of GridLiance West Utilities – GridLiance’s newly formed transmission company operating in the Western Interconnection.
As GridLiance expands its footprint in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) areas, Campbell will head new business and development efforts for GridLiance West Utilities. This includes managing the high voltage tr
ansmission system GridLiance is acquiring from Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA). This acquisition will deliver significant benefits to the CAISO region, including increasing the region’s attractiveness for economic development through improved transmission reliability and more access to low-cost renewable energy.
“We are excited to welcome Justin to the GridLiance team,” said Ed Rahill, President and Chief Executive Officer of GridLiance. “Justin’s expertise in developing electric transmission strategy in CAISO and WECC, as well as his leadership in pursuing new business development will be instrumental as we pursue additional opportunities in the west.
“Southern and western Nevada are emerging markets for renewable energy, and this growth is driving the need for transmission that can deliver low-cost energy throughout the region. Our partnership with VEA allows us to enter the market with assets located in a strategic area that will send clean energy to customers and strengthen the grid’s security.”
Campbell joins GridLiance from Edison International, where most recently, he was vice president of Edison Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary formed to pursue opportunities in transmission nationwide. He also held roles in Edison International’s strategic planning group and in Southern California Edison’s Transmission and Distribution Business Unit. Campbell previously held roles at the global investment bank Houlihan Lokey and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
“I am joining GridLiance at a crucial time, when the company is on the verge of closing on an important acquisition in CAISO,” said Campbell. “I’m excited to be a part of a great management team and focused on this dynamic region. I look forward to working with public power utilities to address their transmission needs and with developers to bring more renewable energy to the west.”
GridLiance also announces the promotion of Calvin Crowder to President of GridLiance South Central Utilities. Crowder will lead GridLiance’s development in the RTO regions of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) South, as well as New Mexico. He will also manage GridLiance’s owned assets in the South Central region. Brian Gedrich also joins GridLiance as vice president of GridLiance South Central Region. Prior to GridLiance, Gedrich served as executive director of Transmission Development at NextEra Energy Transmission/Lone Star Transmission.
About GridLiance
Incorporated in 2014, GridLiance’s core business model is to partner with municipalities, public power agencies and electric cooperatives (Public Power) to increase system reliability and lower costs. GridLiance’s differentiated operating model provides its Public and Cooperative Power Partners with new opportunities to invest in regulated transmission projects or rely on GridLiance to plan and construct transmission for their benefit. GridLiance currently operates over 400 miles of transmission lines and related substation facilities in Oklahoma, has long term partnerships with Public Power utilities operating in Missouri, Oklahoma, Nevada, and Kansas, and is negotiating new arrangements with utilities in several other states. For more information about GridLiance, visit www.GridLiance.com.
GridLiance
Krissy Posey, Director of Communications
kposey@gridliance.com
(312) 283-5217
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