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North America Power Partners Responds to FERC Notice Regarding Former NAPP Executive

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:03:11 +0000

North America Power Partners (NAPP) responded today to a notice dated February 25, 2011 from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). FERC Office of Enforcement staff made a preliminary determination that certain unauthorized activity of Joseph Polidoro violated the Commission’s Prohibition of Electric Energy Market Manipulation, 18 CFR § 1c.2 (2010). Prior to December 2008, when his employment was terminated, Mr. Polidoro was NAPP’s former Senior Vice President of Operations. Polidoro has not been involved in NAPP’s operations since that time. NAPP has cooperated fully with FERC enforcement staff since becoming aware of Mr. Polidoro’s unauthorized trading activities, In October 2010, NAPP agreed to disgorge all profits it received as a result of those activities.

North America Power Partners is a leading provider of Demand Response services in the US since 2006. NAPP provides reliability and energy resources in the capacity, energy and reserves markets of the PJM market (the largest wholesale electric market in the US). NAPP also operates in the NY ISO market, NE ISO market and in California.

NAPP is fully committed to complying with all applicable ISO and FERC rules and regulations. NAPP has been operating uninterrupted in the PJM market since 2007 and has PJM’s support as a valuable market participant in demand response. NAPP has taken measures to prevent fraudulent or improper activity and to ensure that these types of activities do not occur in the future. NAPP has been, and continues to be, a member in good standing with PJM.

According to NAPP’s President and founder, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, “NAPP takes its obligation to comply with all rules and regulations in the markets in which we participate very seriously. NAPP’s commitment to compliance with FERC and the ISO rules and regulations is a critical objective of the company. We have developed a corporate compliance program that establishes us as a leader in this area, incorporating internal auditing, internal controls and effective management oversight of our market operations.”

Demand Response is a developing program that has been implemented in some US electric wholesale markets since the early 2000’s. It is the temporary reduction or change in electric demand in response to an emergency call event or high price signal. NAPP develops and manages the Demand Response capabilities of its commercial and industrial customers in wholesale electric markets. NAPP’s customers obtain a revenue stream for being an available resource for the electric grid. These customers reduce their use of electricity when called upon by NAPP and receive similar payments to the generators and transmission operators that provide electricity to the grid. As an emerging resource, the market rules and regulations have developed over time and continue to change in response to increased experience and related technology advancements. NAPP supports FERC’s efforts to include Demand Response as a viable and critical resource, to enforce its established market rules and fulfill its quest for transparent and fair markets.

President Laurie Wiegand - Jackson Presents at Hometown Connections Smart Grid Workshop

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:34:31 +0000

Moorestown, New Jersey- North America Power Partner’s (NAPP) president, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, recently spoke at the Hometown Connections Smart Grid Workshop- “An Update on Products and Applications for Public Power”- which was held at Glendale Water and Power. While at the event, Laurie discussed the importance of customer-centric Demand Response programs and how they can strongly contribute to energy efficiency and provide value to utility smart grid initiatives. NAPP’s customer-centric DR programs offer utilities an individual DR resource analysis and program plan, developed in conjunction with IRP and T&D strategies. By using demand response as a reliable resource, power companies can cut back on expensive resources, delay or offset new transmission and distribution upgrades, reduce the amount of peak hour energy demand, and improve its carbon footprint.

Demand Response is an efficient alternative to traditional electric energy resources. Technology such as real-time monitoring from advanced metering solutions and demand response automation make it an extremely reliable asset for public power companies. Ms. Wiegand-Jackson was joined on the panel by Nick Rude, Regional Account Manager of Milsolf Utility Solutions; Pat Corrigan, Vice President of Elster; and Mike Roth, Vice President of Sales for Western US, Survalent Technology. The Workshop took place on October 14, 2010, at Glendale Water and Power, 141 N. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA.

Hometown Connections is a subsidiary of the American Public Power Association that provides several services and value to public power utilities. They offer three types of service to help utilities make the best choice and save the most money. These services include utility operation services, business planning services, and retail services, all of which are useful for utility decision making. Along with their extensive services, covering all aspects of public power, Hometown Connections also offers discounted rates, group packaging, and the highest level of service for APPA members.

NAPP’s president, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, talks about the benefits of NAPP’s PJM demand response programs, while leaders of PJM & Comverge answer questions about DR at Globalcon 2010

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:19:54 +0000

Moorestown, NJ- Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Globalcon 2010 provided a great opportunity for NAPP’s President, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, to talk about the benefits of demand response. These benefits include reduced energy costs, increased potential energy efficiency, and environmental benefits. The event also provided a chance for NAPP’s customers, such as a NJ School District, to give testimonials based on their past experiences with NAPP’s Demand Response programs.

Along with Ms. Wiegand-Jackson, there were a number of speakers participating in the event. The speakers included David Ellis, Sr. Vice President of Business Development for Comverge; Susan Covino, Manager of Demand Side Response for PJM; and Ron Marinelli, Director of Facilities at Lopatcong Township School District. The speakers answered questions and provided insight on PJM’s DR programs. They also discussed the role of technology in terms of developing reliable demand response programs, providing their outlook on the future of demand response and its impact on the development of a Smart Grid.

The event took place on March, 25, 2010 and was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located in Center City Philadelphia. For questions about the event, NAPP’s Demand Response programs, or the Company, feel free to call us at 856.439.0800 or email us at info@nappartners.com.

NAPP will be a Bronze Sponsor and will be exhibiting at: AEE WEEC 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:40:21 +0000

NAPP will be a Bronze Sponsor and will be exhibiting at:

AEE WEEC 2010

WORLD ENERGY
ENGINEERING CONGRESS

December 8-10
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

Click here for a printable VIP Guest Ticket.

For free passes to the Expo, visit http://www.aeeprograms.com/shows/pass.htm

For show information: http://www.energycongress.com/

NAPP will be exhibiting at: GOVENERGY, The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Trade Show for Federal Agencies

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:52 +0000

NAPP will be exhibiting at:

GOVENERGY, The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Trade Show for Federal Agencies

August 15 – 18, 2010

Dallas Convention Center

Dallas, Texas

Daily passes to the exhibit hall will be available for $50 every morning based upon space availability and cannot be guaranteed as GovEnergy 2010 will be limited to 4,000 registered attendees. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

To register to attend and for more information, visit http://www.govenergy.com