Demand Response and Pricing

As most consumers are not familiar with terminology commonly used in the electric power industry, utilities will need to educate their customers about demand response and new pricing scenarios. Explore this section for timely information on this topic.

Revolutionizing the energy industry

February 6, 2012 – An article by Transmission & Distribution World Magazine highlights the lucrative revenue streams and stimulus packages for the energy service company industry. According to Pike Research, the energy service company market for energy efficiency project installations and services in the United States exceeded $5.1 billion in sales in 2011. Estimates forecast [...] Read More

Member Spotlight: Southern California Edison

About Southern California Edison: Founded more than 125 years ago, Southern California Edison (SCE) provides electric service to nearly 14 million people in central, coastal, and southern California. Quick Facts: SCE power reaches 180 cities in 50,000 square miles of service area. The electric power provided by SCE includes more alternate and renewable energy (16.7%), [...] Read More

Member Spotlight: Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid

About ADS: The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, originally formed as the Demand Response Coordinating Committee (DRCC) in 2004. ADS members are individual professionals and organizations involved in demand response and smart grid. Mission: To establish and grow a demand response “community” of policymakers, utilities, system operators, [...] Read More

Uncovering the facts

Recently, the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative welcomed the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to its ever-growing consumer and environmental advocate membership base. ACEEE is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security and environmental protection. ACEEE carries out its mission by conducting in-depth [...] Read More

SGCC to co-host a Consumer Symposium

Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) will co-host an interactive Consumer Symposium on Monday, May 23, as part of Clasma Events’ annual ConnectivityWeek conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The day-long symposium will kick off with an opening session that explores how to achieve a culture of listening and collaboration. “Gathering all stakeholders to listen, [...] Read More