When it comes to energy, you don’t really notice it until something goes wrong. Think about that time you turned on the stove, and it sputtered like a teenager learning to drive a stick. Or when winter hit, and your heating bill spiked so much you wondered if you had accidentally adopted a polar bear.…
Read MoreSubject: Lunch n’ Learn Webinar – Smarter Contracting for Energy Commodities Hello! Energy costs continue to be among the top-five expenses for most companies. With September being the prime month for contracting natural gas, electricity, and water, making informed decisions has never been more important. Join us for an engaging Lunch n’…
Read MoreHow to read your energy bill like an expert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZtfA76fbEw To learn more, please contact me (bharucha@xcela.ca) for a 30 minute web-meeting.
Read MoreAI-Driven 24-hour Optimized Production Scheduling Our latest release of the AI Energy CoPilot can now generate a 24-hour optimized production schedule based on real-time energy prices and facility constraints. This new feature is the first of its kind, bringing value to facilities in time saved from generating forecasts manually. Using natural language, customers can ask…
Read MoreWhat is Global Adjustment? The Global Adjustment (GA) charge appears on the energy bills of Class A and Class B customers in Ontario, but what is it? This charge is used to cover the costs of various programs necessary to operate the Ontario electricity grid. More specifically, it reflects the difference between the wholesale market price of…
Read MoreWhat is Peak Demand Factor (PDF)? Ontario’s ICI program allows Class A participants to reduce their global adjustment costs by curtailing electrical demand during the potential top five coincident peaks of the ICI program. Learn how your Peak Demand Factor is used to determine your portion of global adjustment costs and what you can do…
Read MoreUtility Bill Analysis For Large Energy Consumers in Ontario If you’re a large energy consumer in Ontario, you’re probably familiar with the complexities of your monthly energy bill. It’s not just about total energy use; there are other line items that all contribute to the overall cost. Understanding these line items and performing a…
Read MoreHow Optimal DO Impacts Your Plant A properly disinfected and oxygen-rich irrigation source is the foundation for healthy plants. By focussing on maintaining dissolved oxygen levels between 15-45 ppm, optimal oxygenation enhances root zone health and significantly boosts plant performance. Below, we outline the key benefits of a well-oxygenated root environment, including faster growth…
Read MoreTop tomato pathogens Grey mold, powdery mildew and tobacco mosaic virus are some of the most common pathogens affecting hydroponically grown tomatoes. For hydroponic operations, there are several key pathogens that can do serious damage to tomatoes. at different stages of the growing process. Hydroponic tomatoes are one of the most popular crops grown…
Read MoreYou’re eating apples wrong — washing fruit does not remove pesticides, study finds (rumble.com) To learn more, please contact me (bharucha@xcela.ca) for a 30 minute web-meeting
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