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What is a Demand Response (DR) Aggregator?

Edgecom Energy is an Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) market participant that acts as a capacity aggregator for participation in the Capacity Market. Aggregators simplify participating in the Capacity Auction for their customers and reduce the number of moving parts the IESO has to deal with on their end.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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What happened on July 19th, 2019?

Missed a Peak on July 19th, 2019? We didn’t. pTrack™ was able to accurately predict the peak by taking into consideration reaction to IESO data. Consumers who relied solely on IESO estimates would have missed the peak day since the peak hour was inaccurately projected by the IESO peak tracker.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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VPN vs. Blockchain: Which One is Better for DER Dispatch?

Blockchain helps make the energy sector more environmentally sustainable. It also overcomes legacy energy sector efficiency issues and provides a network where it is possible to produce, store, and distribute energy more efficiently.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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Using Batteries or Gas Generation for Global Adjustment Busting… is it worth it?

There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to the ICI program. Any company selling a ‘one size fits all’ approach is not realizing the full potential of the DER solution and is leaving money on the table.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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Two Incorrect Predictions from the IESO

Recently the IESO made 2 predictions regarding COVID 19’s impact on the ICI Program. Read this blog to find out why we disagree.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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Transforming the Energy Industry with IIoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) has many useful applications in many different industries, and the energy industry is no exception. As technology advances, IoT has the potential to redefine and transform the industry, providing new revenue streams and shifting business models.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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Threshold reduced for Class A customers – More consumers can now participate in the ICI Program

The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) allows large industrial consumers to reduce their electricity costs by reducing their Peak Demand Factor on Top 5 peak days. Since 2011, this program has allowed consumers to remain competitive in Ontario, while helping maintain the grid’s reliability.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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The Role of Security in IoT Systems

It is incredibly important to make sure your IoT solutions are secure. Having an unsecure network will not only lead to losses, but might put your company and its employees’ security at risk. Read on to learn how we secure our IoT solution, IoTrack!

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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The next Demand Response Capacity Auction is Taking Place Soon.

Demand response (DR) allows consumers across Ontario to earn revenue from the IESO while reducing their emissions and helping the Ontario grid during times of stress, to participate, all consumers need to do is be available to curtail their load (reduce their demand) during short periods throughout the year. Edgecom Energy’s deep knowledge of the IESO market, combined with our hands-on experience with energy management practices makes us the trusted Energy Management partner for some of Ontario’s most recognized names.

Edgecom Energy December 31, 2022
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