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Demand Response & Load Flexibility
30 resultsAir Conditioner Cycling Program
demand response and load flexibilityIn this program, a small device briefly cycles your AC during peak events. The outdoor unit turns off and on, while the fan keeps running...
Auto-DR (Automated Demand Response)
demand response and load flexibilityAuto-DR means your equipment responds to grid events on its own. The utility sends a signal. Devices like thermostats then cut use based ...
Baseline (DR Measurement)
demand response and load flexibilityA baseline is your expected power use, based on recent similar days. During an event, your actual use is compared to your baseline. The d...
Behavioral Demand Response
demand response and load flexibilityBehavioral demand response uses messages, not devices. Your utility sends an alert before a peak event and asks you to cut back. Later, i...
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program
demand response and load flexibilityA bring your own device program lets you enroll gadgets you already own. Examples include a Wi-Fi thermostat, an EV charger, or a home ba...
Capacity Bidding Program
demand response and load flexibilityA capacity bidding program lets members pledge a set amount of load cuts. The pledge is made ahead of time, like a standing offer to the ...
Curtailment
demand response and load flexibilityCurtailment means cutting your power use for a short time. It usually happens when your utility asks during a high-demand period. Your cu...
Curtailment Service Provider
demand response and load flexibilityA curtailment service provider, or CSP, is a company in the big power markets. It signs up customers who agree to cut power use. It sells...
Demand Limiter
demand response and load flexibilityA demand limiter keeps your total power use below a set level. If too many big appliances run at once, it pauses or staggers some. This c...
Demand Response (DR)
demand response and load flexibilityDemand response is a way customers help the power grid. You agree to use less power for short periods. These periods often fall on very h...
Demand Response Aggregator
demand response and load flexibilityA demand response aggregator is a company that signs up many customers. It combines their small power cuts into one big resource for the ...
Demand-Side Management (DSM)
demand response and load flexibilityDemand-side management, or DSM, is a broad set of utility programs. These programs help people change how and when they use power. Some g...
Direct Load Control
demand response and load flexibilityDirect load control is a program where the utility adjusts equipment for you. You give consent first, for devices like an AC or water hea...
DR Event
demand response and load flexibilityA DR event is a set period when the utility asks for help. It is often a few hours on a hot afternoon. People in the program cut back on ...
DR Incentive Payment
demand response and load flexibilityA DR incentive payment is the reward for joining a demand response program. It may be a sign-up bonus, bill credits, or pay based on your...
Economic Demand Response
demand response and load flexibilityEconomic demand response means cutting power use when prices are high. It is about saving money, not an emergency. Members may earn payme...
Emergency Demand Response
demand response and load flexibilityEmergency demand response is used only when the grid is in real trouble. One example is extreme heat that makes supply run short. Enrolle...
Event Notification
demand response and load flexibilityAn event notification is the alert sent before or during a DR event. It tells you when the event starts and how long it lasts. It may com...
Flexible Load
demand response and load flexibilityA flexible load is power use that can move, slow down, or pause briefly. Examples include EV charging, water heating, and pool pumps. Shi...
Interruptible Service Program
demand response and load flexibilityAn interruptible service program is a deal, mostly for large businesses. The customer pays lower rates. In return, they agree to cut powe...
Load Flexibility
demand response and load flexibilityLoad flexibility means power use that can bend to match grid needs. Use can shift up, down, earlier, or later. Examples include charging ...
Load Reduction Commitment
demand response and load flexibilityA load reduction commitment is a pledge to cut a set amount of power. The amount is measured in kilowatts. During events, results are che...
Load Shedding
demand response and load flexibilityLoad shedding means cutting power use on purpose when supply runs short. Sometimes the utility turns off power to some areas for short pe...
Load Shifting
demand response and load flexibilityLoad shifting means moving your power use to quieter, cheaper hours. You still use the same amount, just at better times. For example, yo...
Managed Charging
demand response and load flexibilityManaged charging lets your utility or a service schedule your EV charging. Charging usually shifts to off-peak hours or times with lots o...
OpenADR
demand response and load flexibilityOpenADR is an open standard for grid messages. It lets utilities send demand response signals to devices and building systems. The signal...
Opt-Out (DR Event)
demand response and load flexibilityAn opt-out lets you skip one demand response event. You stay enrolled in the program. For example, you can override your thermostat durin...
Peak Shaving
demand response and load flexibilityPeak shaving means cutting power use in the few busiest hours. These are often hot summer afternoons or cold winter mornings. You can coo...
Smart Thermostat Program
demand response and load flexibilityA smart thermostat program uses your Wi-Fi thermostat to help the grid. During peak events, the utility adjusts your setting a few degree...
Water Heater Control Program
demand response and load flexibilityThis program lets your utility briefly pause your electric water heater. It usually happens during peak demand hours. The tank stores hot...