The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent interpretation on using emergency backup generators in demand response programs does not change the existing prohibition in United States wholesale markets, such as PJM. Emergency generators must still meet federal non-emergency standards to participate in demand response in wholesale energy markets, despite some misinformation that has circulated on the … Continue reading EPA’s Backup Generators Clarification Explained – And What it M...| CPower Energy
Today, PJM, North America’s largest grid operator covering DC and 13 states across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, updated the design of Frequency Regulation. Frequency Regulation is part of PJM’s ancillary services to maintain a precise balance between electricity generation and consumption on the grid’s transmission system. Specifically, PJM’s Frequency Regulation program is available 24/7/365, and … Continue reading PJM’s Frequency Regulation Update: What Do the Changes Mean...| CPower Energy
Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB-6) is reshaping the energy landscape for large-load customers. With new rules around interconnection, backup generation and load curtailment, SB-6 isn’t just about compliance—it’s about opportunity. This webinar will show you how to turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage by utilizing your flexible energy as a grid asset. Learn how … Continue reading Unlock Revenue Through Energy Flexibility Today, Get Ready for SB6’s Impact on Large Load Pa...| CPower Energy
The “AI Race” is seen as this decade’s Space Race: a signal of American leadership and competitiveness globally, and a key priority of the Trump administration. There are significant economic ramifications as well, with the U.S. AI market having the potential to measurably impact GDP beginning in 2027. However, the future of mega-energy-intensive industries like … Continue reading Building Power Supply Isn’t the Only Way to Win the AI Race The post Building Power Supply Isn’t the ...| CPower Energy
While demand response has long played a vital role in energy management, its importance was on full display at CPower’s GridFuture 2025, hosted in Washington, DC, in early August, as stakeholders across the industry noted its importance in tackling unprecedented grid challenges. Paying customers to use less electricity when demand peaks or electricity prices are … Continue reading AI, Data Centers and the Grid’s “Holy Grail” – Here are 4 Takeaways on Demand Response from GridFutur...| CPower Energy
*This article first appeared on Environment+Energy Leader on Feb. 25, 2025. Click here to view. As a blast of Arctic air swept through the U.S. on Jan. 22, PJM’s winter electricity demand reached an all-time high of 145,000 MW, breaking its 2015 record. The new record may not last 10 years though, as extreme cold … Continue reading The Need for Virtual Power Plants Heats Up When the Weather Cools Down The post The Need for Virtual Power Plants Heats Up When the Weather Cools Down appeared...| CPower Energy
With demand response prices in PJM at record highs—and nine times more than just a year ago—stacking flexible programs pays faster and greater than peak demand management. In the Winter 2025 edition of our State of the Market webinar series, CPower’s energy experts explore the trends behind the surging prices. We’ll also share best practices … Continue reading PJM State of the Market Part 2: Combating PJM Capacity Price Hikes: Strategies to Earn Back On-Bill Costs in 2025 The post P...| CPower Energy
The energy industry faces uncertainty as 2025 draws near but key trends and issues provide some predictability. For instance, as in 2024, demand for electricity will accelerate while generation capacity constricts. As a result, virtual power plants and other immediately available sources of clean, affordable and reliable energy will continue to expand as new generation … Continue reading CPower Execs Predict 2025 Energy Trends The post CPower Execs Predict 2025 Energy Trends appeared first ...| CPower Energy
We’re excited to have our technology partner Lithion Battery contribute this guest column for The Current. Large energy users like commercial and industrial customers have long benefited from backup batteries that have kept their operations running when the grid goes down or electricity prices go up. Way up. However, C&I customers, governments, hospitals and other … Continue reading Beyond Backup Power: How Energy Storage Optimizes the Grid and Reduces Energy Costs The post Beyond Backup ...| CPower Energy
This webinar examines strategies and technologies that help distributed energy resource (DER) owners and operators expand their portfolios by optimizing monetization opportunities and maximizing project returns. Learn how DERs deliver a broad range of grid services for on-bill savings and added revenue streams via virtual power plants. Discover how to get more projects to pencil … Continue reading How to Unlock Value from Your Stranded Distributed Generation Assets The post How to Unlock Va...| CPower Energy
CPower Energy is a national leader in unlocking the full value of Distributed Energy Resources. We help energy users across the country save on energy costs, while balancing the grid and driving toward their clean energy goals.| CPower Energy
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an estimated 20-50% of industrial energy input is lost as waste heat. Many industrial organizations in the U.S. have learned how to recover waste heat, yet few understand how to monetize it. Industrial waste heat is the energy generated in an industrial process that is not put to … Continue reading How to Monetize Electricity from Waste Stream Recovery| CPower Energy
