Co-op Conversations With DEMCO
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In this episode of Co-op Conversations with DEMCO, we continue our discussion on DERMS—Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems—and explore how this smart, innovative technology could benefit our co-op and its members.Our guest, Jeff Andry, Chief Strategy & Regulatory Officer, joins host David Latona to explain how DERMS works in partnership with co-op members by leveraging smart devices—like thermostats, solar panels, and home generators—to help reduce demand during peak times. You’ll learn how extreme weather events, such as high summer usage or winter peak demand, can increase the cost of power supply for all members—and how each member can make a difference by working together through a systemwide approach to help our co-op manage those costs.This episode also highlights how DERMS can enhance grid stability during critical periods—and how member feedback plays a key role in shaping the future of energy management at DEMCO.THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.
Powering the Future: What is DERMS and Why Does It Matter? Part 2
Welcome to the first episode of Co-op Conversations with DEMCO! In this episode, we’re breaking down the basics of DERMS—what it stands for, how it works, and why DEMCO is exploring this smart technology to benefit our members.Our host, David Latona, DEMCO’s Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs, sits down with Jeff Andry, Chief Strategy & Regulatory Officer, to talk about how energy is evolving—from a one-way power flow to a more dynamic, two-way system. This evolving model is supplemented by member-owned resources like smart thermostats, solar panels, and home generators, which have the potential to reduce demand on the grid—especially during peak times.You’ll learn how programs like DERMS can help keep your energy more reliable, your bill more affordable, and our community stronger—especially during times of high demand. Let’s dive in!
Powering the Future: What is DERMS and How Can It Benefit You? Part 1
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