In this episode, Sean White interviews Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicrogrid, who brings a unique perspective with a business degree and an electrical engineering degree. They dive into the intricacies of microgrids, energy as a service (EaaS), and the future of renewable energy. Topics include the unique business model of SolMicrogrid, the role of batteries in energy storage, the impact of community choice aggregation, demand response programs, and new initiatives like the Energy as a Service Partners Program. They also discuss energy tariffs, load shedding, peak demand management, and more.

Topics covered:
SolMicrogrid www.solmicrogrid.com
SaaS = Software as a Service
EaaS = Energy as a Service
Microgrid
Resiliency
Grid
IEEE = Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
MID = Microgrid Interconnect Device
SDG&E = San Diego Gas & Electric
PG&E = Pacific Gas and Electric
Battery
ESS = Energy Storage System
SMA
Inverter
Peak Demand
Utility
Tariff
NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Energy Charge
Demand Charge
DER = Distributed Energy Resources
Array to Microgrid
CCA = Community Choice Aggregation
PPA = Power Purchase Agreement
C&I = Commercial and Industrial
Morgan Stanley
JP Morgan
Incentives
AHJ = Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Demand Response Program
Duck Curve
Trackers
Energy as a Service Partners Program
Microgrid Knowledge Conference
EEI = Edison Electric Institute
Edison Electric Institute Key Accounts

Reach out to Kirk Edelman Here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-edelman/
SolMicrogrid www.solmicrogrid.com

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Microgrids with Kirk Edelman CEO SolMicrogrids EaaS = Energy as a Service