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I have a new blog post about how distribution system costs are driving rising power prices, and how we can turn the tide. In the post, I dive into the data behind rising power prices and highlight a path forward to help ease the burden for consumers. The key? Smarter, more efficient technology. By adopting solutions like SPAN’s smart panels, we can modernize the grid, lower energy bills, and integrate renewable resources like solar and EV charging—all without the need for costly infrastructure investments. The energy affordability crisis is real, but so are the solutions. Now is the time to act. Read more 👉 : https://lnkd.in/eGJ9ZDu6

A look at how batteries, smart energy management and renewables will combine to shape the future of home energy independence. Zero Carbon Future is a new blog where I will be sharing my thoughts, predictions and industry-insights on a wide range of topics associated with zero carbon technologies. #renewableenergy #cleantech #netzero

📢 Exciting News for the Future of Energy! 🌞 A recent article by PV Magazine highlights the immense potential of U.S. households to generate 15 GW of electricity affordably. At ConnectDER, we are thrilled to be part of this transformation, empowering homeowners to unlock the benefits of distributed energy resources (DERs). Read the article here: https://hubs.la/Q02FHrLl0

EnergyHub’s Erika Diamond recently sat down with Mission North to share her perspective on the “electrification of everything” and how virtual power plants (VPPs) are playing a key role in the energy transition. Check out the full Q&A to learn more about how electricity customers, utilities, and regulators can work together to future-proof the grid. https://bit.ly/3VFfBbX

I think this is brilliant news for Australia's zero-carbon energy transition. Providing the mechanism for solar households to store and export energy without purchasing a purpose-built home battery will increase uptake of home-based energy storage. By diverting daytime solar generation to in-home (in-vehicle) storage to then be discharged in the evening, this has the potential to improve utilisation of rooftop solar energy, relieve pressure on the transmission network, even out the 24hr demand profile, and accelerate reducing grid reliance on fossil fuels in peak demand periods. Bring it on!

Commercial buildings’ distributed energy can be a major asset in utilities’ attempts to modernize the grid - but only with the right tools, like virtual power plants (VPPs). Elexity enables the pooling together of these resources in VPPs. VPPs are a great way to harness distributed energy to drive the U.S. energy transition. Elexity enables that connection for building managers, making it possible for them to reduce their energy costs. What would energy management solutions like ours that can plug DERs into VPPs look like on a national level? Learn more on how VPPs can be rolled out nationwide from Jeff St. John and Canary Media Inc. https://lnkd.in/gWapSSHF #VPPs #EnergyManagement #CleanEnergy

'How we meet the need for electricity at times of low renewables and peak demand determines the cost of our future energy system. This [winter] ‘peak heat’ challenge is the biggest system innovation challenge for Net Zero. Fabric efficiency, a significant increase in thermal storage and other energy demand managing technologies, such as smart controls, will be needed.' Energy Systems Catapult’s words…. Knauf Energy Solutions have innovated to ensure we can; measure heat demand in homes, measure the reduction in home heat demand derived from insulation…and even guarantee a minimum improvement from retrofit. Excited to see Heat Geek offering minimum efficiency guarantees for heat pump installs too. I’m waiting on my quote, but impressed with my Heat Geek trained installer visit. Our space heating bills are a function of: Heat demand (kWh) pa to achieve comfortable temperatures / heating system efficiency (sCOP) * tariff (averaged over year). Innovation is coming to the fore to manage two elements of that energy bill. The two that aren’t reliant on the open market (as energy tariffs inevitably are). For those advocating 'fabric first, ‘fird’, or fifth', I’d say measurement first – fabric and heat pump efficiency - if Gov financial support is involved. As Which?’s  EPC Campaign states “The transition to using actual performance data should be supported by requiring a staged increase in the use of sensors in government and ECO funded programmes and when new heating systems are installed." Or if you prefer, the Energy System Catapult again ….”with the increasing availability of smart meter data and innovative methods for measuring the ‘in use’ performance of a building, there is potential to improve the accuracy and reliability of EPC ratings." Or back to Which? "In the future sensors could be used to support performance guarantees for insulation and heating products. This will incentivise better quality installations". We agree…but the time to begin the EPC's transition is now. Embedding the option of in-use measurement in to the EPC process is an easy 'first 100 day' win to de-risk any new Government's warm homes plan. SHDF, FHS, ECO all have decisions pending for in-use performance. A joined up approach - a roadmap even - would be very welcome. For those supporting an 'alliterative listicle' campaign, can we not add 'mandatory measurement' to the top of the list? It might firm-up the bigger assumptions in the slogan generating spreadsheet. Also, some rough estimates on the national cost of managing a winter peak at the link to consider in that spreadsheet. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Energy Saving Trust UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Andrej Miller Michael Harrison Shona Cleland Matthew Aylott Jon Saltmarsh John Palmer Victoria Tink Nigel Banks Adam Chapman David Allinson Future Homes Hub Energy UK George Simms George Bennett https://lnkd.in/grvHiRVN

Read about the homeowner experiencing the marvels of solar power firsthand. From the initial investment to witnessing the panels' magical efficiency, it's a testament to the wonders of sustainable energy. Dive into the article for a glimpse into the future of home energy solutions. https://lnkd.in/dxkr24MF

"Rooftop solar, backup batteries, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats and appliances are all crucial to the energy transition in their own right. But if utilities are able to combine these distributed energy technologies together to form so-called virtual power plants, the result could be greater than the sum of its parts — and make the energy transition tens of billions of dollars cheaper." Virtual power plants could be the thing that ties all of our cleaner energy ideas together. Utilizing existing systems can save money and time instead of starting from scratch. How do you feel about the implementation of VPPs, and have you tried it yourself or know someone who has? I'd love your input. #VirtualPowerPlants #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy

🔄 The Life Cycle of Solar Panels: What Happens When They Need Replacing? 🌞 Solar panels are built to last, but what happens when they’ve reached the end of their lifespan? 🤔 In our latest blog, we dive into the journey of a solar panel, from installation to replacement, and how choosing NPS means you’re getting Tier 1, industry-leading equipment with warranties that stand the test of time. 💪🔋 Discover the facts, the options, and why our DAS Solar Panels, Hoymiles Inverters, and FEB Batteries are the best in the business! Head over to the blog now and learn more! 🏡🌍https://ow.ly/qg9r50Tr6Fa #SolarPower #Sustainability #NPS #GreenEnergy #FutureProof