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Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. We chatted about his journey in IT, the importance of curiosity, his perspective on security, the balance of both convenience and privacy, and tips on how we can all up our security game.

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Summer is here, and with it come costly demand charges. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach to energy management, you can ensure your mission-critical operations continue uninterrupted without worrying about demand chargers. It all comes down to understanding peak shaving and load shifting. 

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

Our newest board member, Katherine Hamilton in conversation with our VP of Legal Affairs Shraddha Mishra. The two of them discuss energy policies that are driving the clean energy transition forward, how renewables are bringing opportunity to underserved communities, and the reasons behind Katherine’s decision to join the Peak Power Board of Directors.

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and operated. We covered potential cost savings, financing options, and the factors that make an ideal site.

Why solar and wind power are key to preventing Toronto’s next storm-related blackout

Decentralization and resilience are the key words to building a power grid that can withstand sudden weather disasters like the Toronto rainstorm.

Katherine Hamilton Joins Peak Power Board, Bringing Extensive Clean Energy Expertise

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Katherine Hamilton to the Board of Directors at Peak Power. Katherine’s extensive knowledge and leadership in policy and the regulatory landscape in

SWTCH and Peak Power Partner to Optimize EV Charging and Energy Costs at Buildings Across North America

SWTCH and Peak Power have integrated their industry-leading software solutions for optimizing EV charging usage and are collaborating to expand on their successful deployments at multi-tenant buildings

Battery Energy Storage System ROI: 3 factors for profitability

Battery energy storage systems are a great way for manufacturing facilities to reduce costs and even generate additional revenue. However, these projects come at a high cost and have
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Peak Power Launches $1,000 Bursary for Underrepresented Students in STEM and Cleantech Programs

Peak Power has introduced a $1,000 Future Cleantech Leaders bursary to help students from diverse backgrounds studying STEM and Cleantech subjects in Ontario.
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Hypercharge to Provide 58 EV Charging Stations to Condominium Development in Cambridge, Ontario

Funding for the project was sourced with the assistance of Peak Power, a cleantech company that deploys, operates and optimizes battery storage, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles under a

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

As the economy grows, so does the demand for energy—stretching our power grid to its limits. Across North America, utilities face rising challenges to maintain grid reliability while avoiding service disruptions and price spikes for customers. The solution lies not just in expanding infrastructure but in smarter, more efficient…

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

As an energy manager of an industrial or manufacturing facility, one of the challenges that probably keeps you up at night is reducing your facility’s utility bill. After all, how do you reduce consumption and avoid peak charges when so many of your operations are mission-critical? That’s where energy…

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. Kevin is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Which means he possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. This is one of the most…

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Few things impact an industrial facility’s utility bill more than peak loads. These are periods of high energy usage, usually in the evening or during weather extremes when the grid is strained and renewables aren’t available. To meet this demand and avoid blackouts or brownouts, utilities are often forced…

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

This interview was conducted by Shraddha Mishra, Peak Power’s VP, Legal Affairs. Shraddha held a one-on-one conversation with our new board member, Katherine Hamilton. Katherine Hamilton, Chair of 38 North Solutions and three-time honouree among Washington D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People, is a distinguished international policy expert and clean…

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power’s Director of Business Development Archie Adams and CFO Farid Madhani hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and…
Demand Side Management_Demand Response_Peak Power Blog

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. We chatted about his journey in IT, the importance of curiosity, his perspective on security, the balance of both convenience and privacy, and tips on how we can all up our security game.

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Summer is here, and with it come costly demand charges. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach to energy management, you can ensure your mission-critical operations continue uninterrupted without worrying about demand chargers. It all comes down to understanding peak shaving and load shifting. 

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

Our newest board member, Katherine Hamilton in conversation with our VP of Legal Affairs Shraddha Mishra. The two of them discuss energy policies that are driving the clean energy transition forward, how renewables are bringing opportunity to underserved communities, and the reasons behind Katherine’s decision to join the Peak Power Board of Directors.

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and operated. We covered potential cost savings, financing options, and the factors that make an ideal site.

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Startup Showcase: Peak Power Revolutionizes Energy Management for Smart Cities

Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Energy with Peak Power.
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Making yogurt with batteries — a vision of Ontario’s net zero future

Batteries at Etobicoke dairy and beyond let companies cut bills and gas-plant emissions while protecting power supply.
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Optimisation software providers seek scale-up in key US battery storage markets

Energy optimisation software provider Peak Power has received US$35 million investment
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Energy Management Startup Peak Power Raises $47M CAD to Expand Across US

Peak Power to expand energy storage tech as new US tax incentive drives adoption.
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The growth in electric vehicles will break our electricity grid — or revolutionize it

If we allow a small fraction of EVs to provide energy back to the grid, we could eliminate the need for much of our existing natural gas peaker plants
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SWITCH Power successfully finalizes commissioning of five Ontario battery storage projects

Peak Power is contracted to provide dispatch services and the energy optimization software platform, Peak Synergy, to capture global adjustment savings and ancillary services revenue.

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

As the economy grows, so does the demand for energy—stretching our power grid to its limits. Across North America, utilities face rising challenges to maintain grid reliability while avoiding service disruptions and price spikes for customers. The solution lies not just in expanding infrastructure but in smarter, more efficient…

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

As an energy manager of an industrial or manufacturing facility, one of the challenges that probably keeps you up at night is reducing your facility’s utility bill. After all, how do you reduce consumption and avoid peak charges when so many of your operations are mission-critical? That’s where energy…

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. Kevin is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Which means he possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. This is one of the most…

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Few things impact an industrial facility’s utility bill more than peak loads. These are periods of high energy usage, usually in the evening or during weather extremes when the grid is strained and renewables aren’t available. To meet this demand and avoid blackouts or brownouts, utilities are often forced…

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

This interview was conducted by Shraddha Mishra, Peak Power’s VP, Legal Affairs. Shraddha held a one-on-one conversation with our new board member, Katherine Hamilton. Katherine Hamilton, Chair of 38 North Solutions and three-time honouree among Washington D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People, is a distinguished international policy expert and clean…

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power’s Director of Business Development Archie Adams and CFO Farid Madhani hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and…
Demand Side Management_Demand Response_Peak Power Blog

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. We chatted about his journey in IT, the importance of curiosity, his perspective on security, the balance of both convenience and privacy, and tips on how we can all up our security game.

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Summer is here, and with it come costly demand charges. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach to energy management, you can ensure your mission-critical operations continue uninterrupted without worrying about demand chargers. It all comes down to understanding peak shaving and load shifting. 

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

Our newest board member, Katherine Hamilton in conversation with our VP of Legal Affairs Shraddha Mishra. The two of them discuss energy policies that are driving the clean energy transition forward, how renewables are bringing opportunity to underserved communities, and the reasons behind Katherine’s decision to join the Peak Power Board of Directors.

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and operated. We covered potential cost savings, financing options, and the factors that make an ideal site.

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

As the economy grows, so does the demand for energy—stretching our power grid to its limits. Across North America, utilities face rising challenges to maintain grid reliability while avoiding service disruptions and price spikes for customers. The solution lies not just in expanding infrastructure but in smarter, more efficient…

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

As an energy manager of an industrial or manufacturing facility, one of the challenges that probably keeps you up at night is reducing your facility’s utility bill. After all, how do you reduce consumption and avoid peak charges when so many of your operations are mission-critical? That’s where energy…

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. Kevin is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Which means he possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. This is one of the most…

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Few things impact an industrial facility’s utility bill more than peak loads. These are periods of high energy usage, usually in the evening or during weather extremes when the grid is strained and renewables aren’t available. To meet this demand and avoid blackouts or brownouts, utilities are often forced…

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

This interview was conducted by Shraddha Mishra, Peak Power’s VP, Legal Affairs. Shraddha held a one-on-one conversation with our new board member, Katherine Hamilton. Katherine Hamilton, Chair of 38 North Solutions and three-time honouree among Washington D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People, is a distinguished international policy expert and clean…

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power’s Director of Business Development Archie Adams and CFO Farid Madhani hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and…
Demand Side Management_Demand Response_Peak Power Blog

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. We chatted about his journey in IT, the importance of curiosity, his perspective on security, the balance of both convenience and privacy, and tips on how we can all up our security game.

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Summer is here, and with it come costly demand charges. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach to energy management, you can ensure your mission-critical operations continue uninterrupted without worrying about demand chargers. It all comes down to understanding peak shaving and load shifting. 

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

Our newest board member, Katherine Hamilton in conversation with our VP of Legal Affairs Shraddha Mishra. The two of them discuss energy policies that are driving the clean energy transition forward, how renewables are bringing opportunity to underserved communities, and the reasons behind Katherine’s decision to join the Peak Power Board of Directors.

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and operated. We covered potential cost savings, financing options, and the factors that make an ideal site.

Demand Side Management_Demand Response_Peak Power Blog

Beyond Demand Response: Amping Up with Demand Side Management

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Navigating Demand Response: Find the Right Program for Your Facility

Focusing on industrial and manufacturing facilities, this is a deep dive into the world of demand response programs, how they work, and programs available.

Interview with Our IT Infrastructure and Security Analyst

We sat down with Peak Power’s expert on all things IT & Security – Kevin Sauves. We chatted about his journey in IT, the importance of curiosity, his perspective on security, the balance of both convenience and privacy, and tips on how we can all up our security game.

Peak Shaving or Load Shifting: What Every Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Summer is here, and with it come costly demand charges. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach to energy management, you can ensure your mission-critical operations continue uninterrupted without worrying about demand chargers. It all comes down to understanding peak shaving and load shifting. 

Interview with Katherine Hamilton

Our newest board member, Katherine Hamilton in conversation with our VP of Legal Affairs Shraddha Mishra. The two of them discuss energy policies that are driving the clean energy transition forward, how renewables are bringing opportunity to underserved communities, and the reasons behind Katherine’s decision to join the Peak Power Board of Directors.

Webinar Recap: Financing Strategies for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Peak Power hosted a webinar geared toward those involved in the implementation of battery energy storage projects at industrial facilities. The economics of these projects rely on a strong financing strategy that incorporate how the project is funded and operated. We covered potential cost savings, financing options, and the factors that make an ideal site.

Looking to Improve Your Curtailment Strategy?

With the right strategies large commercial and industrial facilities can maximize their electricity curtailment savings and minimize impact to operations. Whether you’re targeting immediate energy cost savings or long-term sustainability goals, this guide will help you get there.

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