Emergent Energy Solutions

What is circuit-level energy monitoring?

Circuit-level energy monitoring measures electricity consumption at each individual circuit breaker rather than at the main utility meter. This granular approach uses current transformers (CTs) with ±0.5% accuracy (ANSI C12.20 Class 0.5) installed at the electrical panel to capture real-time kWh, kW demand, power factor, and harmonics data per circuit. Facilities typically uncover 15–30% of wasted energy by identifying inefficient equipment, phantom loads, and scheduling mismatches that a single whole-building meter cannot detect. Emergent Energy deploys wireless Modbus and BACnet-enabled sens

How do Pennsylvania Tier II RECs work?

Pennsylvania Tier II Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are tradable certificates generated under the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act. One Tier II REC represents 1 MWh of electricity produced or conserved through qualifying resources such as waste-coal generation, distributed generation, demand-side management, large-scale hydro, and energy-efficiency improvements. Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) in PA must procure a percentage of their supply from Tier II sources, creating market demand. Current Tier II REC prices fluctuate between $0.10 and $2.00 per MWh depending on vi

What are the benefits of MBE certification for energy procurement?

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification provides significant competitive advantages in energy procurement. Many state and municipal contracts, including Pennsylvania's supplier diversity mandates, set aside 15–30% of project spend for certified MBE firms. For facility owners, engaging an MBE-certified energy services provider like Emergent Energy helps satisfy corporate ESG and supplier diversity goals while accessing the same technical expertise offered by larger national firms. Additionally, MBE-certified contractors often qualify for expedited permitting, set-aside utility incentiv

How much can facilities save with utility rebate capture?

Commercial and industrial facilities in the PJM territory (PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA, OH) typically recover $0.05–$0.15 per kWh saved through prescriptive and custom utility rebate programs. For a mid-sized facility implementing LED retrofits, HVAC upgrades, and VFD installations, total rebate capture commonly ranges from $50,000 to $500,000, offsetting 30–60% of project costs and compressing payback periods to under 18 months. Emergent Energy manages the full lifecycle — pre-approval applications, M&V documentation (IPMVP Option C/D), and post-installation inspections — ensuring maximum eligible amo

What's required for PECO Act 129 compliance?

PECO's Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) program, mandated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), requires PECO to reduce electricity consumption by specific MWh targets during each program phase. For commercial customers, compliance participation involves enrolling eligible efficiency projects — such as lighting upgrades, HVAC replacements, building envelope improvements, and advanced metering — into PECO's prescriptive or custom incentive tracks. Projects must meet Technical Reference Manual (TRM) specifications, pass pre- and post-installation inspections, and

What is the difference between a utility meter and a submeter?

A utility meter is the revenue-grade device installed by your electric, gas, or water utility at the service entrance — it measures total consumption for billing purposes and is owned and maintained by the utility company. A submeter, by contrast, is installed downstream of the utility meter to measure consumption at a more granular level: individual tenants, floors, departments, or pieces of equipment. Submeters enable usage-based cost allocation, identify waste at the circuit or load level, and support rebate qualification by providing verified savings data. Emergent Energy installs ANSI-rat

How does demand response work for commercial buildings?

Demand response programs pay commercial and industrial facilities to reduce electricity consumption during periods of high grid stress — typically summer afternoons when air-conditioning loads peak. In the PJM Interconnection territory, buildings enroll a committed curtailment capacity (measured in kW) and receive annual Capacity Performance payments regardless of whether an event is called. When PJM dispatches an event, participants must reduce load to their committed baseline within a set timeframe or face penalties. Emergent Energy handles enrollment, baseline measurement, event notificatio

What energy monitoring systems does Emergent Energy support?

Emergent Energy deploys and integrates a range of monitoring hardware including Panoramic Power wireless CT sensors, Tridium Niagara 4 supervisory platforms, Modbus and BACnet-enabled meters, and proprietary PowerRadar cloud analytics. Our systems monitor electricity, natural gas, water, BTU, steam, and compressed air — providing a single-pane-of-glass dashboard for multi-commodity, multi-site portfolios. All data is accessible via web and mobile apps with configurable alerts, automated reports, and API integrations to BMS, ERP, and property management systems.