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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