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Guiding Principles
Energy Technology Research & DevelopmentAESC works to develop new and innovative technologies that enhance the ability of our customers to buy and sell energy, monitor supply and demand, and monitor and maintain systems.A changing regulatory environment and increased security concerns have energized the electric power industry at home and abroad. Electric utility companies realize that improved productivity is essential to their long-term survival. As the electric power industry quickly evolves into an interconnected network of distributed resources, new technology is needed to facilitate electronic commerce within the utility industry. AESC energy industry technology development efforts progress on several fronts to keep clients competitive in this increasingly complex market environment. Strategies include:
Intelligent Software AgentsThe staff at AESC believes that intelligent software agent technology plays a key role in a competitive market. Intelligent software agents communicate with their users and each other, helping to expedite transactions on a variety of platforms. To this end, AESC developed its Smart*DER intelligent agent software. Smart*DER agent-based software monitors site and equipment operation and schedules operation of distributed energy resources in response to external market signals. AESC also completed a DOE-funded SBIR project that demonstrated how intelligent agents, operating in an open auction environment, can quickly and efficiently aggregate site loads and facilitate site response to system disturbances.Customized VB, Excel, and Access Interface DevelopmentImproved access and use of energy-related information is essential to both utility companies and their customers. AESC develops and maintains customized Visual Basic, Excel, and Access applications for use in the energy industry. These applications facilitate data entry, calculation, and viewing of energy use, cost, and savings associated with energy saving equipment.AESC developed and maintains the Standard Performance Contract (SPC) software used by California utilities and their customers to estimate and report savings associated with energy saving measures. AESC developed custom Excel and Access applications that facilitate data entry, calculation of energy savings, and tracking of utility programs that promote installation of energy saving equipment. Custom Java-based Applications for Interactive Data DisplayAESC software engineers develop Web-based data display and manipulation software such as “Ruby on Rails.”Specialized Services
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