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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.

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time.

4 Factors that Make Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage Financeable

Financing behind-the-meter (demand-side) battery projects has always been challenging for commercial and industrial customers. Here are 4 factors that make it possible.

What every industrial facility manager needs to know about peak shaving and load shifting

Two strategies industrial facilities can use to reduce high electricity demand charges.

Inside job: How AI can help reduce emissions in buildings

Canadian tools that optimize electricity consumption are helping building operators drive down energy costs and shrink their carbon footprint.

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

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…

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time. What is Ramadan? Ramadan, in Islam, is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the…

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.

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time.

4 Factors that Make Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage Financeable

Financing behind-the-meter (demand-side) battery projects has always been challenging for commercial and industrial customers. Here are 4 factors that make it possible.

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.
Medium

Matthew Sachs Of Peak Power On How They Are Breaking the Cycle of Non-Renewable Consumption

Keep it simple. The energy industry is extremely complicated, and we can get so “into our own story” that we miss the forest for the trees.
Canadian Venture News

Startup Showcase: Peak Power Revolutionizes Energy Management for Smart Cities

Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Energy with Peak Power.
torontostar

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.
energystorage

Optimisation software providers seek scale-up in key US battery storage markets

Energy optimisation software provider Peak Power has received US$35 million investment

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…

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time. What is Ramadan? Ramadan, in Islam, is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the…

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.

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time.

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…

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time. What is Ramadan? Ramadan, in Islam, is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the…

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.

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time.

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.

A Guide to Supporting Ramadan Observers in the Workplace

Ramadan is here, and Peak Power’s JEDI Committee is here to help! We’ve prepared some information and guidance to ensure that our observing team members are supported and respected during this important time.

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