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Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Using a reliable efficiency index, researchers discovered that smart grids with renewable sources can save energy and costs.


ChargePoint’s Level 2 AC EV Charger Offers Bidirectional Use

ChargePoint’s Level 2 AC EV Charger Offers Bidirectional Use

The charging technology delivers 80 amps at 19.2 kW for electric vehicle charging in as little as four hours.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
GM and EnergyHub Partner for Off-Peak EV Charging

GM and EnergyHub Partner for Off-Peak EV Charging

EnergyHub will integrate GM’s electric vehicles and home battery storage systems into its utility programs later this year.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charging offers grid stability, but obstacles stand in the way of widespread adoption.


Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-load technology—bidirectional electric vehicle charging—can help grid resilience and provide emergency and off-grid power, but…


tech insights Apr 09, 2025 by Jack Shaw
25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

The annual conference showcased the latest in transmission, distribution, and energy management. EEPower was on site to bring you the news.


Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Managed efficiently using advanced data-driven platforms, smart buildings could participate in the energy ecosystem and make the grid more…


tech insights Mar 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Researchers found quantum particle swarm optimization could manage grids with renewable energy, microgrids, and extreme temperatures.


Microgrids, Macrotrends: Local Generation Feeds the Grid

Microgrids, Macrotrends: Local Generation Feeds the Grid

Microgrids can benefit users and aid the power grid when optimized by AI and management software.


News Feb 24, 2025 by Karen Hanson
3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

As AI data centers multiply, what can data center owners and grid operators do to ensure grid stability?


GM Patents Dual Charging System for EVs: V2G and Beyond

GM Patents Dual Charging System for EVs: V2G and Beyond

General Motors has patented a concept for two separate charging ports, allowing easier vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home integration. What are…


News Jan 31, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous energy systems use artificial intelligence to integrate renewable energy and strengthen grid resilience.


Doubling Up DERMS for Efficient Grid Management

Doubling Up DERMS for Efficient Grid Management

Grid operators can manage distributed energy resources more efficiently by combining platforms.


Smarter EV Charging: A Honey Badger Perspective

Smarter EV Charging: A Honey Badger Perspective

The honey badger algorithm helps grid operators manage impacts from electric vehicle chargers and renewable energy sources.


Schneider Electric Introduces Smart Grid Solutions

Schneider Electric Introduces Smart Grid Solutions

The smart solutions aim to enhance grid flexibility, resilience, and net zero management.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Smart Meters, Smarter Grids: Forging AMI Partnerships

Smart Meters, Smarter Grids: Forging AMI Partnerships

Trilliant’s partnerships aim to provide improved energy management services.


News Nov 02, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

With EV adoption rising, utilities must decide between infrastructure upgrades or smart charge management to ease grid stress. 


AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

Researchers demonstrated how algorithms can facilitate energy-sharing between urban buildings to ease grid strain. 


Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

The algorithms adapt to the challenges of managing renewables and distributed resources.