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Transforming Energy Management: The Rise of Virtual Power Plants

What is a Virtual Power Plant? A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) combines a multitude of small-scale energy resources into a larger, coordinated entity. This aggregation allows for efficient management and control of

Maximizing Solar Energy Generation: Harnessing the Power of Summer

Simply put, more sunlight means more power. During the summer, the days are longer, and the sun is higher in the sky, resulting in more direct and intense sunlight. This higher sunlight

Understanding the Summer Surge: Why Energy Rates Increase When the Temperature Rises

As the mercury climbs and the sun beats down during the summer months, you may notice a slight spike in your energy bills due to increasing rates and AC use. Have you

Powerley’s Rate Simulator: Simplify Rate Selection and Empower Consumers

Are Time of Use (TOU) Rates really that hard to understand? For most consumers, the answer is yes. With utility companies introducing new rate types, selecting the best rate based on when

Empowering Personal Connection with Energy: Powerley’s Innovative Solutions

Recently, during one of our board meetings, a Board Member raised an interesting and thought-provoking question about how Powerley perceives the relationship between people and energy. He used the analogy of food

Why are Electric Utility Companies Switching to Time-based Pricing?

What is Time-of-Use (TOU) Pricing? Across the globe, electric utilities are introducing new billing structures called, Time-of-Use (TOU) or Time-of-Day (TOD) rates. As the name suggests, the rates vary based on the