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© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
What is Demand Response?
• Management of electrical consumption• Active alleviation of grid stress• Load Shedding during peak demand periods
Controlled Load
Shedding / Balancing
Decreased Grid Stress
Demand ResponseFinancial
Incentives
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
The Shocking Truth… DR is more than a “nice to have”, it is a necessary tool for a reliable grid
• It is estimated that a 5% lowering of demand would result in a 50% price reduction during the peak hours of the Californian electricity crisis in 2000/2001.
• If demand continues to grow unabated, to meet future demand will require 1,300 new power plants supplying 400 GW by 2020.
• It’s not just big corporations driving up demand… It’s you too!
Source: Schneider Electric and Peter Schwartz & Associates 2008
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
Developing a Comprehensive Energy Strategy is useful for all corporations, well beyond DR alone
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
Eliminating complications are key to customer acceptance
• Easy• Simple• Reliable
Demand Response Should Be:
Demand Response Implementation:• Manual Demand Response Actions• Automated Demand Response Systems
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
Pros and cons exist for different DR implementation methods
Manual Methods Automated Systems
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
Real-Time Control and Reporting down to the level of each load is a “must have” to confirm activity
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
From Theory to Practice: Consumers are more likely to accept DR if it is simple, quiet, unobtrusive
Top 3 consuming load types• HVAC • Lighting• Refrigeration
Principles to Shed by:• HVAC easiest to shed to avoid noticeable disruption• Avoid thermostat setbacks that can induce unnecessarily high peaks• Occupant comfort can be reasonably maintained if “dialing down” duty cycles
© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc
How to approach DR Implementation
DR-Expo 2008 Toronto
EnviroGrid™ captures the simplicity and features that drive customer DR acceptance