Previously, in part 1, Claudia Richter from OhmConnect explains how easy it is to get started with Demand Response. In part 2 of our interview, she now talks about the future of smart grids where residents get to “orchestrate” their energy use. In the future, people get to seamlessly be Read more…
Claudia Richter from OhmConnect explains what Demand Response is and why this program can actually pay people for saving energy in their homes. We’ve explained before how Demand Response can be a win-win for California. Pretty much, when everyone is pigging out on electricity, people who are willing to use Read more…
In part one of this two-part series, we covered smaller things you can do on your own in part 1 of this series on reducing inefficient space heating. Scan through that list first if you haven’t. Now we will talk about things you can do that involves a professional. If Read more…
We had a chat with Chris Hunt, an energy coach for HEA. He explains how he is an energy coach for Californian residents for free. In part 5 of this series, Chris shares the importance of having smart controls of your home. Just by turning stuff on and off in Read more…
We had a chat with Chris Hunt, an energy coach for HEA. He explains how he is an energy coach for Californian residents for free. In part 3 of this series, Chris goes through a typical experience of a homeowner or renter with an energy coach. He uses software that Read more…
We had a chat with Chris Hunt, an energy coach for HEA. He explains how he is an energy coach for Californian residents for free. In part 2 of this series, Chris dives into common power hogs that often surprise people. He advises and helps with simple, cheap fixes to Read more…
We had a chat with Chris Hunt, an energy coach for HEA. He explains what an energy coach does and why it is free to PG&E and SCE customers. The utility companies, in effect, pay for this free service. Chris says that energy coaching can save people significant money by Read more…
In a nutshell, Demand Response (DR) is getting paid for using less electricity when others are pigging out. When everyone wants electricity at the same time, it’s called peak demand. Here is a definition from energy.gov. DR programs rewards those who respond during peak demand. That’s why it’s called “demand response.” Read more…