Demand Management

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Demand Management

Demand Response Programs play a critical role in grid
reliability and facility resilience.

What is a demand response Program?

A demand response program that gives you
payments for voluntarily reducing your electricity usage
during times of grid stress or high energy prices.

A demand response program can serve as an easy
source of extra revenue for your facility.

How Does It Work?

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Who is a good fit for a demand response program?

Demand response is an ideal solution for large energy users that can curtail at least 100 kW.
Here are some sectors that have found great success in the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a year-round program?

Yes. Demand response is a year-round program, which means there is a summer (June – October) and winter (November – April) participation season. However, if your facility has no ability to curtail in the winter, programs can be customizable so you can only participate in the summer.

Do I have to participate in the test event?

Yes. There is a single, one-hour test event at the end of June. We will give you multiple weeks’ notice and help you identify curtailment opportunities to help you maximize your payouts.

Are there penalties for not performing?

No, there are no out-of-pocket penalties for not performing. Zero performance simply earns zero dollars. If you don’t perform, your expected revenue will be reduced by the amount of under/non-performance.

How much will I earn?

Earnings are determined based on the utility your facility is located in. Depending on the utility, clients can earn between $50,000 and $75,000 per year. Additionally, you are eligible for an energy payment if an emergency event is called. The payments range from $1,000 to $1,849 per megawatt-hour curtailed.

When do I need to enroll?

May 1^st is typically the deadline for enrolling in the next demand response program. However, since there is a limit to the amount of capacity that can be claimed, enrolling earlier ensures a spot for you in the program.

Why is Demand Response Important?

Instead of producing more energy at great expense to consumers and the environment, the grid operator can offset the imbalance of supply and demand by reducing the amount of electricity being consumed.

PLC Management is another that you can make a positive
impact on your electricity costs. Reach out to learn how!

Peak Load Management

Curtailing your energy usage during times of peak energy demand can have a positive impact on your overall electricity costs.

What is Peak Load Management?

Peak Load Management requires curtailing your energy usage during periods of peak demand to lower your facility’s PLC tags.

How Much Can Capacity Costs Represent On Your Bill?

Your monthly capacity cost is based on how much electricity your facility was using during a set period in the previous year when demand on the grid was at its peak.

How do you lower your capacity costs?

You can lower your capacity costs by reducing the amount of electricity you’re using on those peak days. Your facility will be assessed at a lower capacity value, which results in lower PLC tags assigned to your facility the following year.

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Curtail?

A Peak Day Alert gives you the date and hours in which the grid will likely be at its peak. You typically receive these alerts the day before and the day of the potential peak, which allows you to plan if and how you are going to curtail your usage during those hours.