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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

The importance of sustainable event planning. The time is now for event planners to host eco-friendly events using an effective sustainable event planning strategy. – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry. . – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry.

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SDG&E Tests Virtual Power Plant to Meet Grid Demands

Solar Industry

A VPP network can comprise a wide range of devices and resources – everything from home appliances such as electric vehicles and chargers to HVAC equipment and solar-plus-battery energy storage systems. 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. In August, as temperatures increased, SDG&E deployed its VPP pilot three times to support the grid during peak demand periods.

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Demand side response and VPPs in a changing market

Smart Energy International

Countries across Europe have been facing increasing challenges with the demand to wind down fossil fuel generation and replace it with growing shares of renewables and other clean energy. Demand side flexibility in Europe: 130-164GW by 2030 Horizon Europe: Five flexibility projects. This is where demand side response comes in.

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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. All-electric HVAC systems are more efficient. With energy demands increasing during extreme weather, the ability for grid operators to balance loads is increasingly important. The appliances bought today will be around for decades.

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Harness the Power of Bottom-Up Grid Management

Bidgely

Accurate demand forecasting enables critical utility functions ranging from purchasing energy at a lower cost, avoiding black and brownouts, developing dynamic rate structures and implementing more effective demand response programs. NV Energy approached demand response with these goals in mind. “We

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AutoGrid’s Customers Flex Grid Muscles During Peak Summer

AutoGrid

We are in the middle of peak summer season across the northern hemisphere and the electric grid is already groaning and straining under increased demand. Not so for utilities that have planned ahead and use demand flexibility surgically. For them, a peaking summer day is business as usual. Reduced 10GWh of pricey energy.