Employee Spotlight Series: Jacyln Kan, Data Scientist

Our engineering team is pivotal at Energy Toolbase, ensuring the precision of our software controls. Dedicated to maintaining the highest performance standards, they diligently monitor and diagnose any performance issues that arise in the field, working to identify and resolve these problems promptly. Their rapid response minimizes downtime and ensures our users can efficiently deploy their […]

Energy Toolbase Deploys 2-Megawatt Energy Storage System with Socomec Providing Critical Load Backup at California Mall

Acumen EMS™ and Socomec Battery System Installed at Shopping Mall to Provide Critical Backup to Tenants During Blackouts

Energy Toolbase, Blue Sky Utility, and BPi Power have implemented two energy storage systems (ESS) at a sprawling 328,878-square-foot shopping mall in Hanford, California. Leveraging Energy Toolbase’sAcumen EMS™ controls software and Socomec’s cutting-edge battery technology, the deployment aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the mall during utility outages. Blue Sky Utility, a renewable energy developer […]

Acumen EMS™ Deployed at a New York Car Dealership to Enable Participation in Demand Response Programs and Provide Backup Power

Project Summary Location Bedford Hills, New York ESS Provider Socomec System size 100kw/186kWh Deployment Date February 2024 Facility type Car Dealership EMS Application Demand Charge Management The Challenge Sprocket Power, a Katonah, New York-based project developer, was working with a customer in New York State, which historically has a constrained grid and system, requiring utility […]

Energy Toolbase Enables Users to Co-optimize Grid Services and Utility Bill Savings

We are excited to announce a groundbreaking update to Energy Toolbase’s ETB Developer product: the co-optimization of grid services and utility bill savings. This enhancement allows solar and storage projects to capitalize on diverse value streams, not only improving overall project economics but also rendering these estimates more reliable.

Acumen EMS™ and Socomec Battery System Installed at Shopping Mall to Provide Critical Backup to Tenants During Blackouts

Project Summary Location Hanford, California ESS Provider Socomec System size 500kW / 2372 kWh across (2) sites Deployment Date January 2024 Facility type Shopping Mall EMS Application Value Stacking (Demand Charge Management, Resiliency) The Challenge Blue Sky Utility, a California-based clean energy developer, collaborated with a client to address the challenge of reducing net load […]

Energy Toolbase completes commissioning on Ventura Energy’s 3.7-Megawatt Hour Energy Storage Portfolio to Provide Emergency Water Backup for Ventura County

Energy Toolbase has completed commissioning on Ventura Energy’s five-site, 3.7-megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage portfolio at critical water facilities throughout Ventura County. The systems of standalone energy storage are comprised of Tesla Powerpacks and Megapacks controlled byAcumen EMS™ software and enable the end-users to have a reliable water source in the case of an emergency.

Demand Response in California with Energy Toolbase

Demand response is a value stream targeted by energy storage systems and involves shifting or reducing power during peak periods when the grid is significantly strained. De mand response works to balance the grid and manage the supply and demand of electricity, helping to avoid power outages caused by overconsumption …

Acumen EMS Deployed at Office HQ in Texas to Reduce Demand Charges

Acumen EMS Deployed at Office HQ in Texas to Reduce Demand Charges

Yotta, a renewable energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, was working with the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), a non-profit organization, to find a solution to reduce the high electricity charges that the building was experiencing from the local utility, Austin Energy. Yotta and Energy Toolbase were able to deploy a solution that integrated Acumen EMS™ controls software directly within its SolarLEAF ESS, enabling peak shaving, and manage the site’s demand, helping reduce monthly electricity bills.