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Demystifying Virtual Power Plants: What is a VPP? How are VPPs deployed today?
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/em/demystifying-virtual-power-plants-what-vpp-how-are-vpps-deployed-today
In this piece, Jigar Shah, the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, share a video that goes into detail over the concept of a “Virtual Power Plant” (VPP). This is when a cloud system aggregates energy sources to maximize their efficiency. The video features Jigar and other energy experts going into the detail about the potential of VPP.
Thermal Management As A High Impact Efficiency Measure
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/ee/thermal-management-high-impact-efficiency-measure
For this update, Dennis Roberts, the President of Energy Efficiency Done Right, looks at how thermal management can improve energy efficiency. This comes from improvements like changing windows, better insulating the walls, and more effective reflection. Given how much energy that larger buildings use up, these modifications could save a lot of energy.
Chameleon Skins Slash Building Energy Use
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/ee/chameleon-skins-slash-building-energy-use
Massimo Plavsic, a Quality Engineer at CommScope, follows up on Dennis Roberts piece about changes in buildings. He shares a link that discusses the concept of “chameleon skins”, which deflect energy. These changes will only create incremental improvements, but could be part of a greater solution for energy use and climate change.
New NRDC Analysis: PA Needs RGGI and a Stronger AEPS
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/ee/new-nrdc-analysis-pa-needs-rggi-and-stronger-aeps
Here, Jackson Morris, the Director of the Eastern Energy Project, discusses how Pennsylvania’s new Governor should pursue policies that encourage more development of renewable energy. This report goes through policies that could prompt further investment. Jackson argues that this could result in more jobs for Pennsylvania as well as improving the environment.
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