FlexCharging Launches EVision Managed Charging Solution
Software Helps Electric Co-Ops Maintain Robust Grid Stability by Encouraging Off-Peak Charging Times and Incentivizing EV Drivers with Rebate Programs that Promote Clean Energy
Posted June 9, 2023
Seattle, Wash. - June 15, 2023 – FlexCharging, a provider of Electric Vehicle (EV) managed charging, today announced the release of its EV grid integration and demand response software solution, EVision. The cloud-based application enables electric utility cooperatives (co-ops) and municipal utilities to launch their own managed charging programs.
Tim Ellis, Energy Resources Director at Poudre Valley REA, a member-owned electric co-op based in Fort Collins, Colorado, says “At PVREA, we need a managed EV charging program to meet the needs of both our electric grid and the increasing number of EV owners in our area. A viable, cost-effective, and user-friendly telematics solution supporting the most available EVs allows us to maximize the positive impact managed EVs can have on our grid. We’re excited to partner with FlexCharging on a new pilot program, DrivEV, that we hope can result in a safer, more reliable, and more affordable supply of power for all our members.”
“We are on a mission to democratize access to smart charging by making our charging technology available to and affordable for smaller regional co-ops,” said Brian Grunkemeyer, CEO and Founder of FlexCharging. “EVision’s smart charging benefits are threefold: It reduces costs for EV owners, decreases energy loads on utilities, and lowers carbon emissions for the world.”
EVision-powered managed charging and incentive programs support more EV brands than anyone else. Drivers simply connect their vehicles, using the same login and password they currently use for their car app, and the software automatically confirms they are enrolled. The EV owner then plugs in normally and EVision, in cooperation with their local utility, turns charging on and off remotely when they are home (typically late at night) to avoid expensive electricity rates (and to lower demand during peak usage hours), EVision tracks the charging and makes sure that the EV owners get the incentives they deserve.
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Leap Expands into New England, Launches Grid Services Offerings to Drive the Growth of Distributed Energy Resources in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Posted June 9, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 - Leap, the leading platform for energy market access, today announced its launch into ISO New England (ISO-NE) to connect its technology partners to new revenue streams in New England. Through this expansion, distributed energy resources (DERs) located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be able to leverage the Leap platform to easily participate in grid services programs that compensate resources for lowering their energy usage or exporting energy back to the grid.
Leap’s New England launch includes innovative new offerings and opportunities that help DER providers deliver more value to New England customers by participating in multiple grid revenue streams in the region. Leap is facilitating the participation of the first DERs in the Massachusetts Clean Peak Energy Standard (MA CPS) program, introducing a unique opportunity for its partners to enhance the value of their energy assets while advancing Massachusetts’ clean energy goals. Through its partners, Leap will bring new value to tens of thousands of electric vehicle, energy storage, and smart building customers in New England.
The programs also introduce simplified pathways for customer participation. Leap’s New England offerings enable partners to activate eligible customer meters using device-level data, reducing the customer activation burden and solving a major participation barrier.
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Xcel Energy RFP: Marketing, Recruitment, and Enrollment Services for Minnesota C&I DM Portfolio
Posted June 2, 2023
Xcel Energy is seeking a vendor to provide marketing, recruitment, and enrollment services to help grow participation in our Minnesota C&I Demand Management (DM) portfolio. This vendor will market to and work with the Company’s business customers to engage, educate and enroll them into existing DM programs best suited to meet their needs. Through marketing, outreach, and recruitment strategies in line with industry best practices adapted to the Company’s Minnesota service territory, the vendor will help Xcel Energy reach portfolio growth goals by identifying customers with realistic DM capacity potential and placing them into appropriate DM programs. Please visit the C&I Demand Management programs page, https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/business/rate-plans, for more details on current DM offerings for Xcel Energy business customers in the Minnesota service territory. If interested in receiving this request for proposal, please reach out to [email protected] and [email protected]
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National Grid Job Opportunity: Lead Economist, Economics, DER, and Policy Forecasting
Posted June 1, 2023
National Grid is hiring a Lead Economist – Economics, DER, and Policy Forecasting. This position can be based out of Waltham, MA, Brooklyn, NY, Syracuse, NY, or Hicksville, NY.
Job Purpose
The Analytics & Load Forecasting team produces electric and gas forecasts for National Grid. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will develop long-term forecasts for distributed resources (including solar PV, energy efficiency, demand response, EVs, storage, etc.), and create long-term outlooks for policy based decarbonization goals for our US service territory. You will support the electric and gas load forecasting teams in integrating DERs and decarbonization forecasts into the long-term forecasts. You will work with the distributed resource, DSM, strategy teams, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure that DER and decarbonization policies and programs are properly modeled.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop long-term forecasts for distributed resources (including solar PV, energy efficiency, demand response, EVs, storage), and create long-term outlooks for policy based decarbonization goals. Perform additional analysis relating to DERs, DSM, and decarbonization policies in the forecast as necessary.
- support the long-term electric and gas load forecasting teams in integrating DERs, policies, and decarbonization forecasts into the long-term forecasts.
- The ability to work independently and defend results. The ability to speak to both technical and non-technical persons to present projects is essential.
- Update forecast processes and documentation to ensure they are efficient, reviewable, and reliable.
- Provide expert testimony before regulators and defend the forecasts. Respond to data request from regulatory bodies for rate cases and other proceedings.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including supply, engineering, regulatory, strategy) regarding forecast methodology and analysis and ensure our deliverables meet their needs.
- Stay current in all policies, regulatory requirements, market trends, and industry standards regarding customer energy use and technologies and programs impacting that use, such as energy efficiency and demand response.
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ILLUME Advising Publishes Whitepaper Providing Solutions to Unlock Just Transportation Electrification 
Posted May 31, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Transportation Electrification (TE) offers numerous opportunities for communities and TE-related companies. Government agencies and utilities are deploying electrification incentive programs to encourage customers to adopt electric vehicles. TE is a key priority for many states and a critical path to the fight against climate change. However, not all stakeholders are equally positioned to participate in TE programs and realize these opportunities. To address these inequities, ILLUME Advising LLC released a whitepaper that identifies barriers to equitable TE and recommends strategies to unlock electric vehicle (EV) access in Black and Brown Communities. The paper draws on an in-depth case study of the Black-owned electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) company, KIGT, and its efforts to invest in communities in South Los Angeles. “If no one is paying attention to how we implement strategies for electrifying transportation, then millions of people will be left out. Electrification, equity, and empowerment are wealth-building tools for creating an inclusive economy for Black and Brown communities. ILLUME’s whitepaper illustrates what is happening in the market and identifies viable solutions.” Paul Francis, KIGT CEO. According to the paper, policymakers, regulators, and program designers must adopt the following solutions to unlock the potential for TE across all markets and communities:
- Systematically review program requirements to reduce undue burdens to emerging suppliers.
- Modify cost-benefit models to address underlying needs.
- Tailor incentives to address EV deserts and the communities impacted by them and identify partnerships to accelerate the process.
- Prioritize community-based or community-focused developers.
The whitepaper is complemented by an ArcGIS StoryMap to visualize the experience of KIGT and provide recommendations for regulators and utilities to ensure the benefits from transportation electrification transition benefit all communities. The StoryMap is available to view here. By implementing these strategies, regulators and program designers can reduce or remove barriers that disadvantage up-and-coming diverse suppliers capable of participating in programs, amend cost-benefit assessments to prioritize equitable service outcomes, prioritize projects in EV deserts, and facilitate access to incentives for diverse TE suppliers and community projects. “Transportation electrification is critical to achieving a carbon-free future, but we must ensure that all communities can participate in and benefit from the transition to electric vehicles,” said Anne Dougherty, ILLUME Co-Founder. “Our whitepaper offers actionable recommendations that will help regulators and program designers unlock the potential of TE for all markets and communities while promoting equity and sustainability. This is an important read for anyone working in electrification.”
To read the full white paper, click here.
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