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AESC and SDG&E Emerging Technologies to study virtual power plants, new behind-the-meter strategy

NewsBy efadmin April 11, 2022

AnnouncementsAESC and SDG&E Emerging Technologies to study virtual power plants, new behind-the-meter strategyTechnologyLearn more about our emerging technology studiesView Our ET Studies Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC) and the SDG&E Emerging Technologies program have teamed up to investigate the efficacy of virtual power plants as part of the utility’s ongoing strategic push to meet…

AESC Launches the State of California Energy Strategy and Support (SOC ESS) Program

NewsBy efadmin October 22, 2021

The State of California Energy Strategy and Support Program (SOC ESS) is a statewide energy efficiency program that launched in fall 2021. The statewide administrator, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), awarded the design and implementation contract to Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc. (AESC). Supported by PG&E and the State’s other investor-owned utilities under the auspices…

CEC Smart Home Study Results Now Available

NewsBy efadmin December 11, 2020

AESC and partners have successfully completed a two-year project with the California Energy Commission, investigating DER control technologies and their ability to shift residential loads through dynamic pricing strategies. This project, known as the Smart Home Study, distributed programmable thermostats, electric vehicle charging stations, battery storage systems, and interconnection hubs to 100 homeowners in…

AESC to Test Grid-Interactive Efficient Building Technology for the Department of Energy

NewsBy efadmin July 22, 2020

AESC to Test Grid-Interactive Efficient Building Technology for the Department of Energy AESC is honored to be selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to test Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) technologies. AESC’s project is one of seven selected through a national DOE and GSA solicitation to demonstrate emerging…

AESC now offers ICP Project Development and Quality Assurance services – helping building owners unlock OBF and C-PAC energy project financing

NewsBy efadmin December 30, 2019

Carlsbad, CA- December 30, 2019- The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is a global initiative for developing and evaluating energy efficiency retrofits. Developed by the Environmental Defense Fund, the Project seeks to provide energy investors and financing program administrators an elevated level of confidence for their investments in energy efficiency (EE) projects. ICP protocols are being adopted nationwide and now play a major role in many EE financing programs, including PG&E’s 0% On Bill Financing (OBF) and Commercial…

Milestone Achieved in AESC’s Management of a California Distributed Energy Management Project

NewsBy efadmin December 1, 2018

Load volatility and grid reliability challenges are growing in California, in part due to the proliferation of PV solar roofs, electric vehicles and other DERs. Managing this volatility requires innovation and practical applications of technology. AESC is leading a project to solidify the vision of tomorrow’s smart grid, and key project milestones have been achieved.

AESC Renews Advanced Credential in Systems Security – SOC 2 Type II

NewsBy efadmin August 15, 2018

AESC has received System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II certification, an important distinction for organizations that handle sensitive client data. AESC has been SOC certified since 2016, but through this updated certification, and associated third-party examination, AESC has proven that its data security and IT principles are designed to keep its clients’ sensitive data secure.

James Ferro, AESC’s Water Practice Lead, Selected to Help Launch a New Network Focused on California’s Water Future

NewsBy efadmin May 22, 2018

AESC announces that James Ferro, AESC’s Water Practice Lead, has been selected to participate in the Water Solutions Network’s inaugural cohort. This is a new cross-sector collaboration of leaders focused on the future of water management in California.

AESC Delivers Updated Smart $aver® Tools for Duke Energy

NewsBy efadmin March 26, 2018

AESC has delivered the most recent iteration of software tools for the Duke Energy Smart $aver incentive programs, utilizing Praxis- AESC’s custom software platform. AESC has been delivering technical services to Duke Energy across their service territory for the past six years (Since 2012 in NC, SC, IN, KY, OH, and 2015 in FL).

AESC and Cascade Energy Bring Strategic Energy Management to Southern California

NewsBy efadmin March 1, 2018

AESC, as a subcontractor to Cascade Energy, was recently awarded the role of program implementer for the industrial strategic energy management (SEM) programs for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE).

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