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Control Freaking with Smart Meters and Energy Management Featuring Nick Tumilowicz of Itron

Control Freaking with Smart Meters and Energy Management Featuring Nick Tumilowicz of Itron

Update: 2025-08-20
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In this episode, Sean White talks with Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Product Management Solutions at Itron, about how smart meters and distributed energy resources are changing the way we use electricity. They discuss the role of grid edge technology, virtual power plants, and how consumers can save money and help the grid by managing devices like solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers. The conversation covers practical tips for homeowners, the future of energy management, and how new technology is making the grid smarter and more efficient.


 


Topics covered:


Itron www.na.itron.com


Gas


Water


Electricity


Grid Edge


Solar and Storage


Itron Meter


Grid


Distributed Energy


Battery


Energy Forecasting


Meter


DER = Distributed Energy Resources


EV = Electric Vehicle


Consumer


Utility


VPP =Virtual Power Plant


Nuclear


Central Generation


AMR = Advanced Meter Reading


AMI = Advanced Metering Infrastructure


PG&E = Pacific Gas and Electric Company


EV Charging


Energy Management System


Autonomous Load Following or Automated Load Management


NEC = National Electrical Code


Transformer


Utility Programs


Bi-Directional EV


OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer


ESS = Energy Storage System


Automated Program


HEMS = Home Energy Management Systems


Smart Appliances


Emergency Load Response Program


Mini Split


Heat Pump


Voltage Sag


Data Center


ASES = American Solar Energy Society


 


Reach out to Nick Tumilowicz Here:


Linkedin: www.linkedin.com


 


Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
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Control Freaking with Smart Meters and Energy Management Featuring Nick Tumilowicz of Itron

Control Freaking with Smart Meters and Energy Management Featuring Nick Tumilowicz of Itron

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