Featured Poll: Are You a Prosumer?

March 27, 2017

Are prosumers real?

Power industry analysts believe that prosumers are the next big challenge to business as usual. A prosumer is an end use customer that is energy savvy and willing to do what it takes to achieve the best possible price and attributes for his/her power needs. He may be a residential, commercial or industrial customer that meets his/her energy needs by smart purchases, self-generation or some combination.

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About the Author

David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.