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The idea of Virtual Power Plants or VPPs has been creating a lot of buzz lately and for an excellent reason – it's a solid strategy to support decarbonization and strengthen the electric grid simultaneously.

But not everyone may be up-to-speed on the concept. RMI recently published an excellent overview of VPPs and their potential to support decarbonization.

Check it out here:

A Key Climate Solution is Lifting Off - RMI Virtual power plants can be a key tool in decarbonizing our grid. Here’s how to increase their deployment.

It’s clear that significant change needs to take place so that our electric grid can handle rising demand and maintain a steady and reliable supply of power. GridPoint envisions a future where commercial buildings are leveraged as Virtual Power Plants, harnessing the power of thousands of sites, to support the electric grid and usher in a new era of sustainable energy.

Greg Morehead, vice president of hardware engineering at GridPoint, will present on the technology that will bring our vision to fruition, the barriers we still need to overcome and the benefits of Virtual Power Plants at the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum on December 6.

For more information and to register for the event visit: https://bit.ly/3QUiuTf

18th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America, 2023 Dec 5-6 in Chicago focuses on microgrids in North America for energy decarbonization, decentralization, reliability, resiliency, renewables integration, and cost efficiencies

If you are dreading the electricity bill spikes that come along with winter weather, you are not alone! But there are steps you can take to lessen the impact through improved efficiency. Our very own energy experts, Jack French and Scott Stewart, shared tips for improving energy efficiency and preparing for the cooler months in FMLink magazine. https://bit.ly/3MG6Eti

7 energy efficiency tips to prepare for winter - FMLink Here are 7 energy efficiency tips for the winter months to help facility managers cut operational costs while contributing to greater sustainability.

Does saving up to 230 million metric tons of global carbon emissions each year sound like a good thing for reducing the impacts of climate change?

According to a recent study, these are the results we can expect to see by digitizing and automating utility infrastructure.

Read more at Environment+Energy Leader below:

https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/2023/10/study-finds-robotic-inspections-monitoring-software-may-reduce-utility-emissions/

What do you think of when you hear the term “circularity?”

It can mean many things to many people, and even have different meanings in different settings.

When it comes to environmental impact and working toward a sustainable energy future, focusing on circularity as a key component in your net-zero strategy is key.

GreenBiz Group will address this very topic during a free webinar tomorrow:

How Circularity Can Help Advance Your Net Zero Strategy | GreenBiz Date/Time: November 2, 2023 (11:30-12:30AM ET / 8:30-9:30AM PT)

Have utilities across the nation made progress on the clean energy transition since the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act? Yes, but this article on Canary Media dives into why utilities may not be moving at the pace needed to achieve the Biden administration’s pledge of cutting U.S. electricity-sector emissions by 80% by the year 2030.

Utilities still moving way too slow on clean energy Despite historic wind, solar and battery subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. utilities remain hooked on fossil fuels.

One of the biggest challenges that quick-serve restaurants face is how to save on energy use and costs when the majority of critical appliances are required to run throughout the day.

Check out how one of GridPoint’s partners was able to achieve significant energy savings ⭐️ ⚡️ and improved operations 👍 ⚙️ by implementing an energy management system.

TOMS King achieved valuable energy savings and implemented operational improvements. - GridPoint In quick-serve restaurants, dozens of energy-consuming assets are critical to the successful operation of the business, including HVAC units, kitchen equipment, and indoor and outdoor lights. These assets are often required to run throughout the day to maintain normal operations and ensure customer....

A recent global climate change report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) is showing signs of hope for achieving net zero by 2050 and limiting global warming.

According to the report, significant progress has been made, and a lot of this is due to clean energy technologies.

Check out the report below:

A new climate change report offers something unique: hope Electric vehicles and solar power are growing quickly and offering hope the world could still meet climate change goals.

October is National Energy Awareness Month! Now is the time for small business owners to identify energy efficiency improvements for their commercial buildings.

Here are some tips from the GridPoint team to help you weather the winter months. Do you have any to add?