In this episode, Sean White interviews Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicrogrid, who brings a unique perspective with a business degree and an electrical engineering degree. They dive into the intricacies of microgrids, energy as a service (EaaS), and the future of renewable energy. Topics include the unique business model of SolMicrogrid, the role of batteries in energy storage, the impact of community choice aggregation, demand response programs, and new initiatives like the Energy as a Service Partners Program. They also discuss energy tariffs, load shedding, peak demand management, and more.

 

Topics covered:

SolMicrogrid www.solmicrogrid.com

SaaS = Software as a Service

EaaS = Energy as a Service

Microgrid

Resiliency

Grid

IEEE = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

MID = Microgrid Interconnect Device

SDG&E = San Diego Gas & Electric

PG&E = Pacific Gas and Electric

Battery

ESS = Energy Storage System

SMA

Inverter

Peak Demand

Utility

Tariff

NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Energy Charge

Demand Charge

DER = Distributed Energy Resources

Array to Microgrid

CCA = Community Choice Aggregation

PPA = Power Purchase Agreement

C&I = Commercial and Industrial

Morgan Stanley

JP Morgan

Incentives

AHJ = Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Demand Response Program

Duck Curve

Trackers

Energy as a Service Partners Program

Microgrid Knowledge Conference

EEI = Edison Electric Institute

Edison Electric Institute Key Accounts


 

Reach out to Kirk Edelman Here:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-edelman/

SolMicrogrid www.solmicrogrid.com


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