From healthcare and higher ed to logistics and manufacturing, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers face an increasingly volatile energy landscape.
Between 2019 and 2024, commercial electricity prices rose 19%, reaching 12.8 cents/kWh, while industrial rates climbed to 8.1 cents/kWh. Extreme weather, rapid load growth, shifting fuel regions and geopolitical pressures have amplified price volat...
The narrative presents DERMS as a strategic solution to energy volatility, emphasizing their role in cost reduction, resilience, and revenue generation. The strongest version of this argument highlights the tangible benefits of DERMS, such as real-time optimization, participation in energy markets, and the potential for significant financial savings. However, the analysis could benefit from a more critical examination of the challenges and limitations of adopting DERMS, such as upfront costs, te...