With the rise of electric vehicles, gas stations are going to become electric stations right? It’s not actually that simple. EnPowered…
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Biofuels are advertised as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, but there is disagreement about how green biofuels really are…
Virtual power plants (VPPs) leverage the spread of renewable energy, storage, automation, and digitization to redefine the energy sector…
Systemic inequality hampers low-income and racialized communities from accessing green energy and sustainability programs. EnPowered…
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The US military’s green energy efforts have continued apace despite the fracking boom and rapid rise in domestic oil production in the…
Greenwashing undermines consumer trust and hampers wider sustainability reporting efforts. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR…
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is hailed by many as a key weapon in the fight against climate change but it's not a silver bullet…
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New York has launched one of the most ambitious climate change response programs in the world, with Governor Andrew Cuomo spearheading it’s…
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5G rollouts will need to coincide with new infrastructure and operating norms to reap their full potential. EnPowered simplifies energy…
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Bitcoin's per transaction emissions and mining electricity mix raises questions about the crypto's green credentials. EnPowered simplifies…
Property owners and managers in New York City (and across the state) are increasingly incorporating renewables and other energy efficiency…
Electric buses are coming to a street near you sooner than you may think. EnPowered simplifies energy management. Read the rest our…
Alberta's flagship event is looking to green its operations and reduce energy use. EnPowered simplifies energy management. At first glance…
Tech, facility layout, and even geography all play important roles in determining data center power use. EnPowered simplifies energy…
H₂O may be the chemical formula for water, but it should also stand for ‘How To Optimize’. EnPowered simplifies energy management. Read the…
Between Alberta's 2030 coal phase out and Premier Jason Kenney's push for increased metallurgic coal mining, the future of the industry in…
Joe Biden made energy and climate change key pillars in his election platform, and the Biden administration has announced a spate of related…
What are the differences between carbon taxes and cap & trade programs? EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Carbon taxes set a…
Canada's carbon tax is going up. Do you know what this means for your organization? EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Canada's…
Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s electricity sector has been on an unprecedented wild ride. EnPowered simplifies…
We’ve managed to survive another circumnavigation of the sun, all while growing our business and reaching new heights during a global…
A sustainability plan is a vital must-have for any city that is serious about climate change and reducing its emissions. EnPowered…
Lesley Gallinger will join the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operators (IESO) as its new President and CEO on May 25, 202…
The Canadian government is pushing ahead with plans to use 100% renewable electricity by 2022. EnPowered simplifies energy management. The…
Like its Nittany Lions, Penn State is aggressively tackling emissions and energy costs. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Penn…
Pennsylvania's growing solar sector is fighting legislative headwinds. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Despite legislative…
New proposed legislation threatens to slam the brakes on new renewables development in Ohio. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR…
I have 52 questions - that's what I told Tomas after my first day with the company. We agreed to sit down and go through them, but one…
Your energy plans are only as good as the building you're in. Infuse your property with smart tech to save money, cut emissions, and attract…
Investment in energy saving technology may grab headlines, and while important such investments fall flat if your organization’s behaviour…
Any serious energy management plan will have to consider Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. EnPowered simplifies energy management…
Peaks cause major headaches for system operators, so how can they be countered? EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Maintain a…
Predicting Peaks can be a real challenge. Here's what to look out for. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Like other commodities…
Columbus has approved changes to how the city purchases energy, as American Electric Power (AEP) looks to increase its investment in…
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Integrating buildings into district energy systems is disrupting familiar approaches to heating. EnPowered simplifies energy management…
AQEW doesn't have to be complicated, let's take a look together. EnPowered simplifies energy management. When I say AQEW, you might want to…
The AESO is key to keeping Alberta's grid running smoothly. EnPowered simplifies energy management. When you’re trying to navigate Alberta…
Double peaks throw wrenches in the best laid plans - but what exactly are they? EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR Double Peaks…
Ice rinks are some of the biggest polluters and energy users in municipal portfolios. EnPowered simplifies energy management. Read the rest…
Global Adjustment plays a big role in Ontario's energy market. Do you know how it works? EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR…
System operators are key to maintaining a healthy grid. EnPowered simplifies energy management. The linchpin organization at the heart of…
Electric vehicles (EVs) have substantially lower lifetime emissions than fossil-fuel powered cars, even when emissions from battery…
When it comes to generating energy we're spoilt for choice. EnPowered simplifies energy management. You flip a light switch and electricity…
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As coal use in Ohio declines, there are signs that the state could see an energy storage boom. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL;DR…
Demand Response (DR) is one of the tools that system operators use to regulate the grid, but did you know that there can be up to three…
Solar power adoption is increasing across Ohio, with craft breweries helping to lead the charge. EnPowered simplifies energy management. TL…
Ohio’s biggest corruption in history shows that power is political and why your energy bill is anything but boring. EnPowered simplifies…
Questions as to how and when the ICI will return and what this means for Global Adjustment (GA) payments continue to be top of mind for…
Everyone thinks they know batteries; you probably have a drawer full of assorted types and sizes in your kitchen. There is more to batteries…
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If you want to get the most out of your energy savings, you need to ensure you have the right attitude about demand response (DR). EnPowered…
Today we introduce you to Mike Kirkup, who will serve as EnPowered's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Kirkup, who previously served as CTO at…
Microgrids represent a more decentralized, customized, and democratized vision of the electrical grid. EnPowered simplifies energy…
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Changes are afoot for the way Ontario’s energy market operates. After many missed attempts at opening up Ontario’s annual Demand Response…
Energy may move the world, but energy itself is in dire need of a movement - one which aims to unshackle energy from the analog ways we…
On Friday (August 28th), the IESO announced changes to the province’s first ever Capacity Auction. Due to the ongoing supply and demand…
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[Updated - July 2] - On June 26, the ICI changed significantly. Let our Founder, Tomas, lay out the various implications. Find out exactly…
[Updated on July 2] - On Friday (June 26), the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines announced that effective immediately, ICI…
False Peaks and Double Peaks are just two types of Electrical System Peaks, there are actually six. We break them down and describe each of…
What exactly is the 4th Industrial Revolution? This emerging term refers to how we operate and produce, and centres around digitization…
On May 29, the OEB announced a new qualification period for Ontario's Class A ICI program this year. Read about this and other recent…
When the EnPowered team set out to create a free version of our Peak Prediction services, we wanted to make sure there were no strings…
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There are many ways to respond to Electricity Peaks from energy storage, curtailment, or even company barbecues. Find a strategy that best…
EnPowered restricts the number of MW we work with in Ontario's ICI program. This ensures accuracy of our Peak Predictions. Find out why this…
On Friday (May 1st), the Ontario Government announced that it will be taking action to alleviate energy costs for Commercial and Industrial…
As Demand Response in Ontario heats up, where is the market headed? EnPowered simplifies energy management. ‘Ready for change’ - What is…
Global Adjustment has risen 18% this year. While some businesses in Ontario grapple with increased demand, others are seeing a drop in…
Congestion charges, demand charges, Global Adjustment, and Peak Demand Factors. They are large costs on your electricity bill, but just what…
At this time, many companies are cost cutting, yet one area is being overlooked, electricity costs. EnPowered simplifies energy management…
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It is difficult for Class A consumers to accurately predict peak hours in advance. This is how to beat the IESO Peak Tracker. In this five…
The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) is made up of two class of customers – Class A and Class B. In this five-part series called…
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt across Canada, social distancing and the shutdown of many businesses has…
Beginning in 2005, a charge called the Global Adjustment has become a constant presence on the electricity bills of Ontarians. In this five…
Ontario electricity rates have historically been fairly stable and quite low; however, since 2006 price increases in the cost of electricity…
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In a provincial auction, managed by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), up-and-coming energy company, EnPowered competed…
