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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: Jennifer Moffatt
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: Jennifer Moffatt, Associate Director of Marketing at Energy Solutions
Topics of Focus: Energy efficiency, demand side management
Recent Energy Central Contributions of Note:
Top Content This Month
The KJ Show Episode 113: Growing Green: How Proper Landscaping Saves Energy and Water
Episode 113 of the KJ Show explores how strategic landscaping can significantly reduce energy and water usage, making it a powerful tool for sustainability. Learn about the best practices for green landscaping that boost efficiency and cut costs.
“On today’s show, I am revisiting one of my favorite topics: Trees and Energy. My host, Ms. Laural Roaldson will be my guest as we discuss and explore the intersection of proper landscaping and energy efficiency strategies.”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Taming the Duck Curve: How Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Solar Parks Can Redefine Grid Stability by Alextin Mendondza
This piece delves into how Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can address the challenges of the infamous “duck curve” in solar power generation. Discover how BESS can stabilize grid operations and maximize solar park efficiency.
“As the world accelerates toward renewable energy adoption, solar parks have emerged as pivotal players in the clean energy revolution. However, with great power comes great responsibility—managing grid stability in the face of the infamous “duck curve” has become a growing challenge. The solution? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).“
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Impact of flexibility services across Utilities value chain and energy transition by Arnab Chakraborty
Explore how flexibility services are transforming the utilities value chain and driving the energy transition. This article highlights their role in balancing supply and demand, optimizing grid operations, and enabling renewable integration.
“The utility industry is aiming to end coal fueled and abated gas fired energy generation. This is where energy transition initiatives are taking center stage. This transition depends on several low carbon technology augmentation. This brings risk to power systems.”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: When customers come to you asking how they can cut their energy costs, what do you suggest? [National Cut Your Energy Costs Day]
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Q: In addition to reducing customers energy bills, has anyone estimated the value proposition of having VPPs participate in ancillary services markets?
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
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