DERMS Enrollment Spikes
July 2, 2019

In the space of two working days, June 28 and July 1, formal expressions of interest in Seven States Power Corp.’s DERMS program grew from four to seven local power companies that collectively serve 625,000 consumers in the Valley.

Chief executives Wes Kelley of Huntsville Utilities, Huntsville, Ala., Kathryn West of North Georgia EMC, Dalton, Ga. and Rody Blevins of Volunteer EC, Decatur, Tenn., have each signed letters of intent indicating that they plan to implement Seven States’ DERMS software by the end of 2019.

The newcomers join Seven States’ four original DERMS enrollees – Appalachian EC, New Market, Tenn.; BrightRidge, Johnson City, Tenn.; Cleveland, Tenn., Utilities and Lenoir City, Tenn., UB. Steve Noe of Seven States said that when each utility signs its formal DERMS participation agreement later on this year, it will begin work with software provider OATI to configure its unique DERMS application.

“DERMS pulls in all of a utility’s distributed energy assets to develop a load management profile and puts those in a single view,” Noe said. “That makes it much easier for a utility to gauge and forecast load, and determine what resources to use to best manage demand.”

Seven States Vice President Betsey Kirk McCall said the growing DERMS enrollment is very promising.

“This clearly shows that the direction given by the Seven States board with regard to DERMS is really starting to pay dividends,” she said. “The growth of DERMS is a sign of Seven States gaining momentum. The future of Seven States is looking brighter by the day.”

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Seven States Power Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Shumpert as Vice President of Public Relations. Shumpert brings over two decades of experience in growing the capacity and impact of multiple organizations within both the public and private sectors. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Public Administration, Shumpert brings a distinguished background in executive leadership, having guided regional economic development initiatives and directed comprehensive communication strategies across diverse platforms. Her experience includes successfully managing media relations and fostering strong partnerships. In her new role as Vice President of Public Relations, Shumpert will spearhead efforts to increase the organization’s impact, deepen stakeholder engagement, and advance the mission of empowering LPCs to meet growing consumer demand for technology and innovation in an evolving utility landscape. “We are thrilled to welcome Kim to our team,” said Betsey Kirk McCall, Seven States President & CEO. “Her proven ability to build meaningful relationships and communicate with purpose aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and engagement.” Shumpert joins Seven States at a pivotal time in the energy industry. Her leadership will play a crucial role in supporting Seven States Power Corporation’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology to design, develop, and deploy forward-thinking energy solutions in partnership with LPCs and the communities they serve.  Seven States Power Corporation is a trusted partner to 153 local power companies across the Tennessee Valley, delivering customized energy and generation solutions and supporting community success through technology and innovation. To stay up to date on Seven States projects, announcements, and news, subscribe to our newsletter .
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