Virtual Power Plants vs. Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation
The clean energy transition is well underway, and one thing that’s become certain as we inch toward a net zero future is that economies will inevitably become increasingly electrified. This post covers Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation (DERA), decentralized electricity resources interconnected with the grid; and Virtual Power Plants (VPP), a network of decentralized, medium-scale power […]
Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Storage Systems: IRA Spotlight
The summer season is officially behind us. It was yet another record-breaking year for heat waves across the globe, putting unprecedented strain on electrical grids and increasing pressure on modern economies that rely on a stable supply of electricity. But, we see signs of hope on the horizon with the expansion of federal tax incentives […]
Peak Power Receives $5M From SDTC to Deploy DERA Platform in North America
Today, Peak Power, a Canadian clean tech company developing energy optimization software to decarbonize the commercial and industrial building sectors, announced that Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has awarded the company $5 million CAD for the expansion of its Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation (DERA) platform across North America. SDTC helps Canadian entrepreneurs develop and deploy […]
What is Peak Shaving? What C&I Energy Consumers Need to Know
At Peak Power, we’re focused on solutions that provide both economic and environmental benefits. Implementing Peak Shaving strategies can be one of the best ways to start your journey toward reductions of Scope 2 emissions and energy costs. Prefer to listen to a podcast? Listen Here to the Tangent Proptech podcast with our CSO, Imran […]
How We’re Building a Better DEI Strategy
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core to Peak Power. And building a better DEI strategy is done through action. We sat down with Leigh Billinghurst, our Senior Director of People and Culture to talk about some of the specific actions we’ve taken in our company to action our DEI Strategy, including the recognition of […]
FERC 2222 Explained: What it Means for Distributed Energy in America
As the agency in charge of overseeing the transmission and distribution of electricity in the United States, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has an outsized influence on the clean energy transition in the US. This ‘FERC 2222 Explained’ article will help you to understand more about the mechanisms involved with this regulation. FERC regulations […]
Too Hot to Handle: C&I Demand Side Management in a Hotter World
Global temperatures are rising, and we’re running out of time to address climate change. That’s why we need to make the most of our existing energy infrastructure while investing in new cleantech solutions and exploring methods of energy demand side management. Fortunately, our modern grid enables us to do just that. According to the Energy […]
Peak Power Receives $765,000 From Canadian Government to Deploy 117 V1G EV Chargers
Peak Power, a Canadian climate tech company with a core focus in energy management and energy storage, announces it has received a $765,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to install 117 V1G chargers. The total cost of the project is valued at over $1.6 million. Peak Power will […]
Father’s Day Interview with Derek Lim Soo
Derek Lim Soo, father of 3 and CEO and co-founder of Peak Power, sat down with Elaine Kwok, non-parent and Director of Marketing. They chatted about starting a family and a new business all at the same time. I’ve heard lots of people compare starting a business to having a child. You’re a father of […]
DEI Policy: Our Company Communications Guide
Firstly, we want to wish you a happy Pride Month. At Peak Power, we believe in recognizing Pride Month with concrete actions and DEI policy that support our mission to champion diversity and inclusion in the energy and tech space. The truth is, we are a very diverse company, and that’s how we like it! […]
