Category: Blog

Last week wrapped up an exciting event at Electricity Transformation Canada, where our very own Jason Zimmerman and Danylo Grod met with Power Producers from across the country. Rodan Energy helps customers connect power projects to the grid, optimize and maximize revenue, and provide...

Avoiding the costly energy charges associated with sudden spikes in electricity demand can be as easy as checking your phone. Energy predictions can be tailored to the needs of the individual to arrive via email, text or phone call.  The...

Reducing energy when the cost of electricity is at its highest can be challenging. Operations leaders typically have little time to focus on energy consumption when daily productivity and customer care is a top priority. How will these department leaders find...

A major heat wave is expected this week in the MISO energy market and electricity demand on the grid is expected to be the highest it’s been in ten years. (> 128 GW) This increased demand can create a risk...

Customer-sited battery systems provide resiliency and can reduce the cost of electricity for large C&I facilities. To support a sustainable future grid, the State of Illinois is providing rebates to qualifying facilities to install battery storage. These rebates are limited and...

For the Ontario energy market, August marks the fourth month of the 2023-2024 Base Period for IESO’s Industrial Conservation Initiative. Forecasts, as well as history, indicate that peaks are expected during this month. August is historically one of the highest peaking...

Using market intelligence tools can help your company to reduce energy costs with little to no impact on operations. The tools provide proprietary forecasts and in-depth trader level market data updated in real-time. To learn more about how Rodan can...

Operational flexibility can make a big impact in reducing power costs. The problem is knowing when to plan operations to avoid costly charges. Ever changing tariffs add to the complexity. Rodan’s market dashboard provides forecasts and market data, so your...

Demand Response is a program that allows participants to earn revenue from reducing energy usage during periods of high demand on the electricity grid. In New York there are many different programs that Energy Managers can participate in simultaneously, whereby significantly...

The province of Ontario is specifically at risk of outrages, and consequently supply shortages, should temperatures spike. This risk creates a challenge for the IESO to meet the demand for electricity. Reducing energy use when these extreme conditions occur can provide Energy Managers with...

The IESO has been given the green light for eight battery storage projects in Ontario that will help promote clean and sustainable energy use for the province. Battery storage is not just a clean solution for grid reliability, large manufacturers can use onsite battery storage...

Thank you to Alectra CEO Brian Bentz, Board and Shareholders for their generosity in providing valuable support to rebuild Ukraine’s power grid that has been destroyed by Russia’s daily missile and drone attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure. For more information regarding...

As businesses grow and operational capacity increases, so does the need for power and the costs that go with it. Staying aware of sudden changes in the overall demand for electricity on the grid is critical to managing any operational...

The Global Demand Response Market is predicted to grow by $2.235 billion throughout 2022-2027, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 6.81% over this same period. As the need for grid stability and sustainability increases, participating in as many revenue...

To build energy resilience and control energy expenditure, there are multiple tools that an energy manager can use. Rodan Energy Solutions Inc. provides customers with the ability to track operational performance to peaks in energy demand AND combines real-time facility...

New York has just launched the NYSERDA Commercial & Industrial Accelerated Efficiency Program (https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/…/CI-Accelerated-Energy…). The program will provide incentives for large electricity users to complete energy efficiency projects by the end of 2025 that reduce emissions and electrify loads.Installing modern...

Predicting when Peak Demand hours are going to happen can feel a lot like betting on a horse at the races. Through our peak notification system, we can help you more than narrow the odds. Rodan’s Peak Notification and Peak...

On Friday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved PJM’s request to delay the 2025/2026 Base Residual Auction (BRA) until June of 2024, to allow anticipated capacity market enhancement. Historic low prices, shrinking market participation and the lack of new generation...

Delays in Transmission line planning and construction in the U.S increase the uncertainty of meeting projected demand increases. As demand rises, the existing transmission infrastructure becomes stressed, resulting in grid congestion and decreased reliability. As a result, costs have gradually...

Knowing when electricity demand is going to be at its highest on the grid is vital to stay on top of costs to operations. Being able to view how well you are performing when called into action to reduce your energy load can further allow you...

During peak season, every single KW reduced during the peak hours will reduce transmission charges the following year. Transmission charges in PJM are rising year over year, and as a result, contribute significantly to a business’s operational costs. Rodan offers a flexible approach...

Rodan would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Premier Danielle Smith and the conservative party of Alberta on their recent win in the Alberta provincial election. We are excited for this new change and we encourage Danielle to further...

If you are in these utilities, you are paying the highest costs in PJM: NJ (PSEG, AECO), PA (PPL, DUQ, MetEd, PenElec), MD (BGE). Rodan’s Peak Notification service informs customers when the peaks are likely to occur so they can...

Every business’s operational capabilities are different, and Facility Operations personnel need accurate information on the hourly costs associated with production in order to make energy management decisions that factor into daily activities. Rodan provides a highly flexible approach to energy...

Reducing electricity consumption during the few highest grid demand hours of the summer can save between 25% and 50% of the annual electricity bill for commercial and industrial businesses in PJM. ​ Rodan offers a quick and easy Peak Notification system that can be up...

North American power grids are facing a risky summer and an even riskier winter, according to analyses by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC), the agency that oversees grid reliability and security. “More demand response and other distributed energy...

The National Weather Service predicts the PJM and NYISO energy market to be, on average, 30%-40% more likely to be hotter than normal. Along with the rise in temperature comes increased energy use, and inevitably, a greater stress on the...

Using Rodan’s proprietary Energy Intelligence software, the potential for peak demand on the grid can be more accurately predicted for customers. For the Ontario energy market, May marks the beginning of the 2023-2024 Base Period for IESO’s Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI). ICI...

Ordering a pizza for your friends on game night seems like an easy decision, until someone grabs the last slice, and it’s not you. Avoiding this situation calls for better planning. When it comes to the PJM energy market, proper...

Automation paired with AI does not necessarily guarantee optimal wholesale energy market revenue potential for distributed energy resources (DER) assets (such as batteries and generators). Rodan combines human expertise with day to day, hour by hour AI based algorithmic trading...

This past Thursday, our own Andre Sochaniwsky and Roman Grod had the opportunity to demonstrate the need for electronic data sharing in Ontario, during a session hosted by the Ontario Energy Board on the Green Button initiative. Green Button is...

The PJM Board of Managers announced a delay in the 2025/26 Base Residual Auction scheduled for June, as well as future auctions to allow the RTO and stakeholders to draft market changes to address reliability concerns. The board states that...