Energy Toolbase expanded its ability to model and deploy grid services in the Northeast via ConnectedSolutions and Clean Peak Standard (CPS). This means commercial and industrial (C&I) developers can now model program revenues and utility bill savings in ETB Developer while maximizing value streams and performance using Energy Toolbase’s energy storage control software, ETB Controller.

The ConnectedSolutions program supports C&I customers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island by reducing peak demand during the summer months. Fully automated through ETB Controller with Acumen AI, participants receive day-ahead notifications to prepare their energy storage systems (ESS) for demand response events.

The Clean Peak Standard program in Massachusetts incentivizes renewable energy generation during seasonal peak demand periods through Clean Peak Energy Credits (CPECs). Participants earn credits for producing renewable energy during designated high-demand hours, with credits generated during these hours offering up to 25 times more value. For every 1 MWh of renewable energy generated, one CPEC is awarded, with additional value for energy produced during critical peak hours.

How it works: ETB Developer streamlines modeling these programs by forecasting savings, incentives, and credit generation. Once projects are deployed, ETB Controller fine-tunes performance by dispatching energy during scheduled events and maximizing credit generation. Acumen AI co-optimizes demand response participation, utility bill savings, and CPEC generation, helping users achieve the highest possible economic outcomes.

Stem set to optimize Summit Ridge Energy fleet

Stem’s PowerTrack software platform is now standard across Summit Ridge Energy’s operating fleet of 200 solar sites – totaling 514 MW. Through its partnership with Stem, Summit Ridge says it can bring more commercial-scale solar projects online.

“As the U.S. expands its energy mix to a more resilient and decentralized system, solar will continue to play a critical role in strengthening the grid and enhancing energy independence. Summit Ridge Energy is leading the way in scaling commercial solar to help meet that need,” said Will Jurith, Vice President of Asset Management, Summit Ridge Energy. “By standardizing on Stem’s PowerTrack, we have a unified platform that allows us to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and seamlessly integrate new projects – ensuring our portfolio grows efficiently while delivering greater value to the grid, local businesses, and communities.”

Summit Ridge is using PowerTrack to optimize the performance and management of its growing portfolio. Summit Ridge can also efficiently commission, monitor, optimize, and control its energy assets to support proactive decision-making.

In addition to supporting operational efficiency, PowerTrack’s broad compatibility with equipment manufacturers allows seamless integration of diverse systems, empowering Summit Ridge to scale while maintaining standardization across its expanding asset base.

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