Posted March 5, 2024

LONDON UK, 05 MARCH 2024: ev.energy, the leading provider of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) announced today the integration of Rolling Energy Resources (RER) under its US operating arm.

The deal, closed February 2024, expands ev.energy’s growing ecosystem of transport and energy partners, advancing its critical role in making EV charging cheaper for drivers while optimising the power system. The transaction follows ev.energy’s recent announcement of $41m awarded by the California Energy Commission to scale incentive-based EV programs in the region.

The integration marks a significant milestone in both the companies' mission to revolutionise EV charging and support grid stability. Combining RER's deep expertise in customer EV program design and evaluation with ev.energy’s world-leading driver experience, they deliver unparalleled value through a unique platform and services for their growing list of utilities, vehicle OEMs, charger manufacturers and drivers worldwide.

Nick Woolley, Founder and CEO of ev.energy, noted, "We are thrilled to welcome Rolling Energy Resources into the ev.energy Group. Together, I’m convinced we can deliver more value to the transport and energy sectors than either of us could do apart. I’m particularly excited to collaborate with Scott, his team and their partners to deliver a lasting positive impact on the planet as a new combined company.”

Rolling Energy Resources (RER) collaborates with utility partners throughout North America, including Duke Energy, Eversource, and  PSEG, to implement a diverse range of managed charging programs. The combination of deep expertise and recognized thought leadership from both RER and ev.energy teams will accelerate solutions for the rapidly developing market.

"In aligning with the exceptional team at ev.energy, we enhance our ability to rapidly optimize the grid of today and tomorrow through innovative EV charging strategies, while delivering cost savings for EV drivers and a significant reduction in vehicle environmental impact," states Scott Dimetrosky, CEO of Rolling Energy Resources. Dimetrosky also commented "This positions us as the leading organization in North America and Europe to guide utilities, consumers, and businesses in navigating the future of transportation."

For more information about ev.energy and its suite of smart charging solutions, visit ev.energy/business.

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Posted March 4, 2024

What is the role?
Michaels Energy is seeking a Proposal Manager with experience in proposal preparation and writing along with a passion for energy efficiency. The Proposal Manager oversees all aspects of proposal delivery including RFP discovery and review, leading Go/No-Go internal meetings, coordinating partners/sub-contractors, crafting and editing proposal content, managing deadlines, and driving the proposal process through submission. This position must coordinate with the talent and resources of multiple departments to ensure a quality proposal is delivered on time.  We are looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who will thrive in a team environment and will exemplify our core values.  

• Proposal Management
  • Review requests for proposals (RFPs) to understand the scope of work and requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to complete a go/no go analysis and establish proposal win points.
  • Assemble a proposal team to develop a production schedule and delegate tasks.
  • Oversee proposal process and ensure proposal team (including external sub-contractors/partners) is meeting assigned deadlines.
  • Submit intent to bid, questions, final proposal, and all supplemental documents by RFP deadlines.
  • Review/edit all components of the proposal to the specifications of the client.
  • Coordinate post-proposal activities including best-and-final interviews and debriefs for losses.
  • Run weekly proposal meetings to provide updates on active proposals, wins/losses, and RFPs for consideration.
  • Monthly reporting on proposals submitted, won, and lost.
• Content Development
  • Write key components of the proposal such as the executive summary, company qualifications, and staff bios.
  • Create graphs, tables, and graphics,, in partnership with the Marketing team, to develop an eye-catching, easy to comprehend, and compelling proposal.
  • Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts and proposal writers to create technical content and strategies for each proposal.
  • Edit all documents for readability, consistency, branding, grammar, and styling.

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Introducing Sophisticated, Hierarchical Grouping Structures to Unlock Localized Dispatch and Broader DER Value  

Posted February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024; Louisville, KY – Virtual Peaker, a cloud-based SaaS company empowering modern utilities with the friendliest distributed energy platform on the planet, today introduced sophisticated, advanced grouping capabilities to unlock localized dispatch and stack DER value to enhance and streamline its end-to-end distributed energy resource management system (DERMS), Shift, at the DistribuTECH International conference, February 26–29 in Orlando, FL. 

The latest Shift DERMS feature transforms load shifting by enabling utilities to align distributed energy resources (DERs) more effectively with grid requirements. This new advanced, hierarchical grouping structure will allow a much friendlier and more flexible dispatch experience to meet a range of different utility client needs. 

The new feature is ideal for multiple utility teams and types: 

• DER program managers – maximize efficiency and effectiveness with a more flexible way to group and call DER events. Value stack DER device types across different programs.
• Grid operations and planning staff – manage distribution constraints with the ability to design and execute DR events tailored to align seamlessly with utility feeder and distribution structures.
• Generation and transmission co-ops and joint action agencies – achieve more flexible and localized dispatch capabilities by operating across companies and programs in the same Shift DERMS platform.

“Utilities are navigating a more complex grid every day. With increased distribution constraints, like the influx of transportation electrification, utilities need ways to unlock further DER value and support multiple use cases by value stacking,” said Dr. William (Bill) Burke, Founder and CEO of Virtual Peaker. “For the first time, this new DERMS suite feature gives utilities the power to do just that. Now they can seamlessly unlock and deploy all DER assets across their footprint—utilizing the energy when and where they need it most.” 

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Posted February 22, 2024

Connecticut, USA, Thursday 22nd February – Piclo, the global leading marketplace for grid flexibility, will collaborate with local stakeholders including United Illuminating (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. and one of Connecticut’s largest electric distribution companies (EDCs), to establish a new local DER-enabled grid flexibility market - the first of its kind in New England.

The new market will enable DER aggregators and Virtual Power Plant operators to earn revenue from flexing their electricity consumption and generation. Connecting them with utilities via a simple, digital marketplace saves time, reduces overall grid costs and boosts grid resiliency.

When utilities do not have sufficient supply to match their demand or identify bottlenecks on their grid, instead of having to purchase expensive bulk power from peaker plants on the wholesale market or shut off customer supply, they could instead pay DER aggregators to provide flexibility. For DER owners, this extra revenue stream represents new business opportunities and access to new markets.

Aggregating residential and commercial demand and supply can also offer new income avenues to support underserved communities in line with Connecticut’s equity goals and the federal community benefit and Justice40 Initiative. As harnessing DER flexibility can be a cheaper alternative, the savings can be passed onto customers, particularly as affordability is a key issue in Connecticut, which has some of the highest electricity rates in North America. Additionally, this will help the state meet its ambitious electrification and 100% zero carbon electric sector goals by 2040 and Connecticut's Framework for an Equitable Modern Grid.

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