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The Industrial Conservation Initiative is Returning in May 2021
The ICI Program went on a hiatus in June 2020 to help industrial companies focus on production. The program will return in May 2021 so Class A facilities will need to ensure they have the plans and policies in place to manage Coincident Peaks once again.
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Residential Electricity Usage
Thursday was National Work from Home Day and, it has officially been over a year since the initial lockdown started. Despite all the change and uncertainty brought on by the recent pandemic, working from home is one by-product of COVID-19 that is more than likely here to stay. With the mandatory closures of non-essential buildings and workplaces, with no indication of how long this will last, working from home has become the new normal.
The IESO’s Market Renewal Program Will Unlock a More Efficient and Stable Grid
The IESO has embarked on a years-long journey to redesign the electricity market in Ontario through the Market Renewal Program. This redesign aims to deliver a more stable and reliable electricity supply at a better price for end-users. This program will create new opportunities for electricity generators and consumers.
Edgecom Energy’s Platform Helps Thornhill Mall
Edgecom’s platform makes it easy to see our performance in real time and tweak our operations to optimize savings and our climate impact.
The Barriers to Security in Smart Facilities and Critical Infrastructure
Energy infrastructure is almost fully digitized, but how safe is it?
Save Thousands of Dollars a Month on Utility Bills with a Power Conditioning Solution
Power Factor Penalties on your hydro bill could be costing you thousands of dollars a month. A Power Conditioning device can eliminate these penalties and certain types of power interruptions.
Recent pTrack Portal Updates
We’re constantly adding new features to our portal with the goal of becoming the leading energy management software capable of supporting all your facility’s peak and energy management needs. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the latest updates we’ve made!
Promenade Mall Success Story
Like many large energy users in Ontario, Promenade Mall was entirely unaware of the potential advantages of programs like the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI), Demand Response (DR) and other programs that allow you to benefit off energy efficiency. Edgecom Energy stepped in to offer their specialized energy management services tailored to help facilities with large and complex energy use profiles.
Power Conditioning Reduces Costs
The solution provided ride-through for voltage sags which reduced the number of power interruptions.
