Somehow I Manage – October 2024 – [Energy Management Network Community Manager Digest]

Posted By: EN Todayon: October 10, 2024In: General Energy News

Thank you for checking out the Energy Management Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of energy efficiency, demand management, and grid flexibility. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight

Spotlight: R afael Herzberg

What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!

Name and Title: Rafael Herzberg, Consultant energy affairs

Topics of Focus: Energy consulting, sales

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Top Content This Month

The Amazing Energy Saving Potential of Voltage Optimisation by Robert Greenacre

Voltage optimization holds incredible potential for energy savings. Learn how this innovative technology can enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support a more sustainable power grid.

“The grid electricity supplying your facilities and processes is intended to ensure minimum voltage everywhere on the network, but not necessarily to supply your loads with the smooth, optimum voltage they are designed to operate at. The grid supply is often characterised by excess voltage, variation and spikiness.”

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New program design combines community solar with the weatherization of manufactured homes by EMP at LBL Content Contributor

A new program design is combining community solar and weatherization for manufactured homes, bringing clean energy and efficiency upgrades to underserved communities. Discover how this initiative aims to lower energy costs and promote sustainability.

“Residents of manufactured homes have some of the lowest incomes and highest energy burdens in the United States, with limited opportunities to make their homes more energy efficient. Community solar offers a new avenue to help them cut utility bills, especially when combined with efficient electrification upgrades.”

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Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS): The Future of Energy Management for Cities and Corporations by Alextin Mendonza

Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) is transforming how cities and corporations manage their energy needs. This article explores how EaaS is driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enabling a more sustainable energy future.

“The world is undergoing an energy transformation. As cities and corporations strive to meet sustainability goals and combat climate change, the traditional approach to energy consumption is no longer sufficient. Enter Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS)—a game-changing model that simplifies energy management, optimizes efficiency, and accelerates the integration of renewable energy for large-scale users.”

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: When designing an email campaign to promote EE to customers, what are your best practices, your ‘do’s and your ‘don’t’s?

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Q: What notable AI models are known for optimizing home energy usage? Additionally, which models are currently being trained or have already been implemented in this field?

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