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Emerson Acquires OSI for $1.6B as Grid Edge Software Landscape Consolidates

GreenTechMedia

In the latest example , Emerson, one of the country’s biggest industrial, commercial and residential automation and HVAC systems providers, is acquiring OSI Inc. It’s also a long-time player in grid-enabled devices such as smart thermostats and remote-controllable water heaters.

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British food firm serves up smart grid first

Business Green

Demand response specialist Flexitricity enables first company to take advantage of new real time grid balancing mechanism. Roisin Quinn, head of national control at National Grid ESO, hailed the move as a major milestone for the UK's transition towards a smarter and more flexible power grid.

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The retrofitting strategy behind Sonoma Clean Power's all-electric headquarters

Business Green

The building also includes an installed 30-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system and 220-kWh battery system for renewable energy generation and back-up power, and it opts for 100 per cent renewable electricity as offered by the local utility. Therefore, the building's microgrid also serves as a resilient backup in the event of a disaster.

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Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid

GreenBiz

Even without extreme weather events, the power grid needs love. The grid was largely built in the 1950s and 1960s with a 35- to 80-year life expectancy , meaning much of it should have been retired and replaced by now. All-electric HVAC systems are more efficient. Make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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SDG&E Tests Virtual Power Plant to Meet Grid Demands

Solar Industry

Instead, it uses advanced software to aggregate and coordinate the functions of a collection of small-scale, decentralized resources located at customers’ homes and businesses to meet grid needs. In August, as temperatures soared, SDG&E deployed its VPP pilot three times to support the grid during peak demand periods.

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San Diego tests unique virtual power plant as heat raises demand

Smart Energy International

As extreme heat records fall across the West of the US and strain the power grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is testing new approaches to demand response through a new virtual power plant. The centre received free installation of two batteries onsite. The connected devices functioned as expected.

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Buyer’s Guide for Sustainable Home Products

Green Business Bureau

While pricey and requiring batteries to run the sensors, this touchless option has a flow rate of 0.5 Using remote sensors to detect temperature imbalances, smart thermostats can achieve an even heating and cooling throughout your home as well as turn off the HVAC when you’re away, saving on energy and money. GPF or less.