RPM News & Events
2013 TACCBO Conference
HP Byron Nelson Championship
JD Dodson (President of Rapid Power Management) & Shawn Stefani (PGA Tour Professional) participated in the Pro-Am on Monday, May 13th.
For seven years and counting, Rapid Power Management has chosen to support the HP Bryon Nelson PGA Championship. The event is being held this week (May 13 through 19). Proceeds from the HP Byron Nelson Championship benefit Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. The nonprofit organization helps transform children’s futures by creating new possibilities for success through education and mental health treatment programs for families in the greater Dallas area. In 2012, the HP Byron Nelson Championship contributed over $5 million to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. Since its start, the Championship has raised more than $127 million for charity — more than any other PGA TOUR event. For more information on the charities supported, please visit: http://www.hpbnc.org/byronnelson/charity/
Read MoreExelon’s Handley Generating Station
A big thanks to Constellation and Exelon for the tour today at the Handley Generating Station. The facility houses 3 units and provides 1,265 megawatts (MW) to customers in the ERCOT grid.
Jared, Mike, JD, Erin, Katie and Jay outside of Unit 3 at the Handley Generating Station
Read more about the plant here.
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Jared Patterson Speaks at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Jared Patterson, an Energy Manager for RPM, spoke at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. He covered the energy market and ways in which businesses can better manage energy expenses. The presentation not only included a detailed analysis of current markets, but also outlined which government regulations could have a significant impact on future electricity rates.
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1945 and provides member businesses with information regarding the community and local, state and national government issues. It is an association dedicated to ensuring business success in the greater east Dallas area.
Read More2012 TACCBO Conference
Rapid Power Management attended the 2012 TACCBO conference this June 19-22 in Marble Falls, Texas. We would like to thank the attendees as we continue our dedication to helping community colleges manage their energy procurement. We have worked with TACCBO since 2004 and would love to meet with any interested school to see if we can be of assistance for future energy management. If so, please contact JD Dodson at jd@rapidpower.net.
JD with Linda Wilson and Cindy Curnutt from
Odessa College at this years conference.
Oncor Outages Map
Several tornadoes touched down in the DFW Metroplex today, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. With severe weather comes power outages. As a way to improve communication, Oncor launched an interactive map to give customer’s more information about power outages during storms. The outage map can pinpoint power loss down to a specific neighborhood. The map has up to the minute information accessible either online or on a mobile device.
The map is searchable by county or zip code and outages are contextualized to include the number of customers affected, the date and time any issues are reported and even the cause of the outage. To view the map please visit: http://stormcenter.oncor.com/default.html
To report a power outage, contact Oncor at: 1-888-313-4747
Read MoreLack of New Generation Brings More Opportunity Dollars for Power Users
As your energy advisor, Rapid Power Management is always looking for innovative ways to bring your business increased savings and efficiency. One of those ways is through a nationwide program called Demand Response.
Demand Response is a service that allows participating companies to earn extra revenue by agreeing to curtail their electricity use if called upon by the grid operators. Customers receive advance notice when the grid is under stress, which enables customers to initiate the proper shut down of equipment.
Regardless of whether your facility ever gets called on, you still get paid. Also note that there are no costs associated with involvement in the program. An example payout for a 500 kW user in Texas is anywhere from $12,000 -$17,000 per year and a 1 mW load could earn double. We expect these payouts to rise due to the scarcity of reserves.
This program is becoming increasingly important, especially in Texas where we are experiencing low reserve margins and a steady population growth. As shown in the chart below, Texas’ 2012 reserve margins are even lower than last year when the state almost experienced rolling blackouts.
Please contact your RPM sales representative to find out how much money you may be able to earn through the Demand Response program in your area.
JD Dodson | jd@rapidpower.net | 469-759-1451
Jared Patterson | jpatterson@rapidpower.net | 469-759-1458
Jay Ten Eyck | jteneyck@rapidpower.net | 469-759-1461
Michael Bowman | mbowman@rapidpower.net | 469-759-1457
Twitter: @RPMgmt | LinkedIn: Rapid Power Management
Read MoreCrest Expo 2012
Come visit RPM’s booth at the Crest Expo. The event is being held at The Dallas Convention Center (650 S Griffin St • Dallas, Texas 75202). Submit your business card to win a pair of Mavs vs. Clippers tickets!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at RPM!
Please note we will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.
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Dallas Business Journal Interviews JD
Matt Joyce of the Dallas Business Journal interviewed one of RPM’s business partners, JD, at the TEPA conference. They spoke about the EPA’s “Cross State Air Pollution Rule” and the impact it could have on the electricity market in Texas. The article also highlights challenges ERCOT may face to meet demand in the future.
Check out the article here.
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