EnerNOC - Cleantech Kingpins

Introduction to Demand Response
Brendan Endicott, Senior Manager of Energy Markets at EnerNOC, Inc.

Q: What is Demand Response?

Q: What is Demand Response?A: Demand Response, or DR, is the ability of end-users (commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, etc.) to reduce electricity demand in response to system contingencies or high prices.

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Approximately 10% of available generation is used to serve the top 1% of hours.
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End-users respond by curtailing non-critical loads or, if permitted, transferring load to emergency backup generators.
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Meter Demand

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When aggregated together, DR resources provide significant reductions that help maintain grid reliability.
ISO-NE Forecasted and Actual System Demand – 6/24/2010
Source: http://www.cvx.com/

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What are the benefits of DR vs. traditional generation?
Pinpoint location—no transmission constraints
Lower cost and shorter time to commercial operation
Environmental benefits of load curtailment

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Why do end-users participate in DR programs?
Payments (capacity, availability, energy)
Reduced energy costs
Wholesale electricity price transparency
Goodwill in community

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