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Bedrock Energy secures $12m in funding to scale business

ThinkGeoEnergy

Bedrocks innovations make geothermal installations so affordable that real estate developers and owners across the US can generate a strong financial return and boost their property values, with just their HVAC choice. ” We previously reported on the company’s inaugural geothermal HVAC project in Austin, Texas.

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Sustainability alliance upgrades energy infrastructure in Solano County

Smart Energy International

Solano County, California, and renewable energy services provider ENGIE North America, have broken ground on a $41 million new energy infrastructure upgrade programme as part of a sustainability alliance. “Solano County currently relies heavily on the power grid, and our rates went up eight percent this year,” added Greve.

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PG&E deploys its first 100% renewable remote grid in wildfire mitigation push

Smart Energy International

Franklin Energy’s end-to-end scope included detailed energy modeling of the proposed efficiency improvements that in turn informed the remote grid system design. The new energy-efficient insulation, HVAC, and similar improvements have already contributed to reduced energy usage and increased comfort at the house.

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Smart home app gamifies grid-reactive air con for consumers

Smart Energy International

A new partnership in the US combines a demand response programme with smart air conditioners, enabling a gamified reward system to incentivise consumers to lower consumption at times of peak demand on the power grid.

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San Diego tests unique virtual power plant as heat raises demand

Smart Energy International

As extreme heat records fall across the West of the US and strain the power grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is testing new approaches to demand response through a new virtual power plant.

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AI can significantly improve grid management reports DOE

Smart Energy International

However, it is crucial that new AI use cases do not introduce new risks to the grid, the report states. Thus AI models for grid applications should be rigorously validated as well as scalable in performance and adherent to power grid governance standards. Have you read?