INFORMS Open Forum

  • 1.  New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy

    Posted 20 days ago

    BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies.

    Link to full press release.



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    Ashley Smith
    Public Relations Specialist
    INFORMS
    Baltimore MD
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  • 2.  RE: New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy

    Posted 7 days ago

    Quite interesting read, The fact that small scale energy generators are able to democratize energy distribution, reduces the monopoly owned by large firms. Moreover, the sustainable approach will be quite helpful long into the future.



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    Jayant Singh
    Analyst
    Oak Park IL
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