Program Optimization Archives - Page 6 of 11

How Duke Energy sped up payment processing by 90% with ePayments

Jess Sudo | Jul 21, 2017

In late 2016, Clean Power Research announced a new integration between PowerClerk® and Stripe for ePayment processing. Stripe allows applicants to pay fees such as application fees via an online system integrated with PowerClerk’s workflow, rather than physically...

Three reasons not to build your own software

Alan Saunders | Jun 13, 2017

We often talk with utility customers who are considering the classic build versus buy decision for software. Should they use their own utility IT staff, or a subcontractor, to build and maintain custom software? Or should they partner with a vendor with a...

How Orange and Rockland Utilities reduced interconnection application errors by 95%

Scott Tewel | Jun 8, 2017

PowerClerk: The DER interconnection control center In September 2016, we released an important new integration capability that enables utilities to use PowerClerk® to create their own distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection control center. By using web...

PowerClerk: Your 24/7 assistant, not just a front end tool

Jeff Ressler | May 25, 2017

PowerClerk® as a system In the world of software, the term “front end” refers to elements that users interact with, the user interface (UI). A front end, in turn, may enable access to “back end” databases, other software, etc. Over the years, we’ve often heard...

Destination: Integrated DER interconnection

Alan Saunders | Apr 26, 2017

For utilities, getting to an integrated DER interconnection workflow may seem complicated. Our latest whitepaper – Resolving the Conflict Between Distribution Planning and Interconnection Processes – provides a road map for the journey. In fact, thinking about...

Are utilities prepared to handle DER administration through their 20-year lifecycle?

Jess Sudo | Feb 27, 2017

Today, utilities are facing pressure from customers and regulatory agencies to approve DER (distributed energy resource) applications for interconnection quickly. However, utilities will need to track and manage interconnected DERs through their lifecycle, which can...

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