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Why Educating Utility Customers is Crucial to Demand Response
As anyone in the renewable energy space can attest, describing the nuances of distributed energy resources (DER) or load shifting […]
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Watch These Residential Demand Response Trends
If executed properly, demand flexibility programs like demand response (DR) programs, EV managed charging, or virtual power plants are increasingly […]
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Utility Industry Podcasts Worth Listening To Right Now
What’s packed with information, easy to consume, engaging speakers, and ready to accompany your commute or exercise routine? Why yes, […]
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How Are Thermostats Used For Demand Response?
A quick search for “demand response” as a news item tells you plenty about the decades-old load management strategy. The […]
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What Our Recent Webinar Taught Us About Marketing Demand Response Programs
Whether connecting with new utilities or sharing ideas at conferences, one common refrain from program managers is that demand response […]
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How Are Water Heaters Used For Demand Response?
A recent EPA report found that buildings powered by fossil fuels account for around 11% of total carbon emissions in […]
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Residential Demand Response Programs Need Better Device Control
Utility resident demand response (DR) programs have evolved in many ways over the years. Initially focused on direct load controllers […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Opting Out of Demand Response Events
Meeting demand proves a little more difficult every year, as utilities have to balance electrification and decarbonization efforts, stress from […]
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Ask An Expert: How Distributed Energy Resources Can Help With Grid Congestion
It’s a new year and we’re trying something a little different. Our Ask an Expert series is an opportunity to […]
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3 Things You Need to Turn a Demand Response Pilot into a Program
Demand response (DR) programs are critical in optimizing energy consumption and ensuring grid reliability. While pilot projects provide valuable insights, […]
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The History of Demand-Side Management
Demand-side management (DSM) is one of several phrases that serve to broadly identify opportunities for energy flexibility within the electric […]
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Achieving More Demand Flexibility Requires Mastering the Resource Planning Process
Utilities across the US are positioning themselves to manage customer demand in concert with supply-side resource portfolios. Demand flexibility programs […]
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