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Utility demand flexibility program managers can rest easy! Virtual Peaker has a team of experts with years of experience creating, launching, maintaining, and growing DR programs. Bookmark this page for access to best practices, tips, and tricks for DR program management.
More Questions To Ask Before Purchasing Your Grid-Edge DERMS
According to the Department of Energy, 80-160 GW of virtual power plant capacity is needed to meet increasing demand by […]
Demand Flexibility All Source Procurement VS Individual Program Procurement
While decarbonization and electrification efforts contribute to total demand, the increased occurrences of inclement weather and temperature extremes is driving […]
Emerging Trends In Grid Management
As the global energy landscape evolves, grid management rapidly advances to meet demands for greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Innovations […]
BESS Practices: Our Guide to Battery Energy Storage Systems & Demand Flexibility
Earlier this week, The Economist identified grid-scale battery storage as the next trillion-dollar industry in clean tech. This observation parallels […]
Using Battery Storage in Your Demand Flexibility Initiatives
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates 62.8 GW of energy storage to come online in 2024, an increase of 55% […]
6 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Grid-Edge DERMS
Load management strategies are nothing new to utilities. Historically, load management was comparatively simple. Demand curves were relatively predictable, as […]
3 Use Cases For Your Grid-Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
For years, utilities have faced incredible challenges including the increased weather and temperature extremes caused by climate change and the […]
Energy Efficiency Day: 3 Tips To Get The Most From Your Demand Flexibility Programs
The 2024 Power and Utilities Industry Outlook by Deloitte comes with some encouraging figures: in 2023 EVs accounted for 9% […]
3 Use Cases For Flexible Dispatching of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, battery storage, and smart home devices like thermostats and water heaters have dominated conversations […]
Why Your Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Supports Multiple Utility Teams
Distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, battery storage, EV & EV charging technologies, and smart home devices like thermostats and […]
How to Segment & Control Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Within Demand Flexibility Programs
Global electrification efforts have led to significant market growth, with analysts anticipating growth from $80.8b in 2023 to 170.4b by […]
Navigating the Duck Curve: A Deep Dive into Utilities’ New Challenge
Each day, utility operators get their ducks in a row by studying the ebb and flow of electricity to ensure […]
Adding New Device Types to Your Demand Flexibility Program(s)
From EV managed charging to battery programs and beyond, there are many possible demand flexibility strategies to employ. These exact […]
Webinar Replay: Winter Peak Demand Response Strategies
Watch this webinar replay and hear from DER experts as they outline strategies and tips for alleviating stress on the grid during winter peak demand.
How To Write A Demand Flexibility Program Manager Resume
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 377,920 people employed by the Electric Power Generation, […]
Measuring Success: Key Marketing Metrics for Monitoring Demand Response Program Effectiveness
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy consumption and sustainability, with shifts driven by regulator pressure, DER adoption, and infrastructure needs, […]
How To Measure the Success of Your Demand Flexibility Program
Demand flexibility is more than a peak-shaving strategy, but is an existential necessity to meet the evolving needs of a […]
Understanding Customer Motivations Impacts Enrollment & Participation in Demand Response Programs
Electric utilities are facing unprecedented challenges to meet an evolving public demand. Investments in the distributed generation market indicate an […]
5 Steps for Engaging Homeowners in Demand Response Programs
Engage customers to enroll and participate in your demand response programs with these five proven steps.
Tips For Choosing an EV Managed Charging Solution
As a demand flexibility initiative, EV managed charging shifts EV charging times during periods of peak demand. Prioritize this checklist of features when evaluating your potential solutions.
Your Utility Program Software Vendor RFP Checklist
Although involved, the request for proposal (RFP) process is an excellent starting point to determine the best fit for your […]
How To Boost Enrollment in Your Demand Response Programs
Launching a demand response program is only half the battle. Planning, executing, and measuring results is its own endeavor. The […]
Demand Response Program Landing Page Best Practices
These best practices will help you design an effective landing page to enroll customers in your demand response programs, leading to increased program enrollment.
How to Evaluate Which Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Vendor is Right For You
Distributed energy generation is expected to hit a value of $580.8b by 2027, which reflects the broader adoptions of distributed […]
Demand Response Program Landing Page Best Practices
These best practices will help you design an effective landing page to enroll customers in your demand response programs, leading to increased program enrollment.
Thermostat Demand Response Programs: 5 Proven Tips for DER Program Engagement
Use this guide to help boost enrollment and engagement in your thermostat demand response programs.
Your Guide to Demand Response Incentives
Use this guide to help design a DR incentive program that is effective, efficient, and meets the needs of both the utility and its customers.
Utility Program Marketing 101: The Challenges of Climate Change Misinformation
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you’ve likely experienced the expression “do your own research.” The basic premise […]
8 Tips for Developing a Battery Pilot
Here are 8 tips to guide your battery pilot program design process and ensure you create an adaptable, future-proofed program.
Types of Messaging For Your Demand Response Program
From widespread electric vehicle (EV) and distributed energy resource (DER) adoptions, electrification efforts are changing the grid as we know […]
The Customer Segmentation Strategy for Utility Program Managers
Developing a demand flexibility program, from demand response to managed charging and beyond is no small task. Perhaps one of […]
Best Practices to Launch a Utility Program Landing Page
As more renewable energy assets enter the global energy portfolio, utilities will have fresh opportunities to boost grid resilience, lower […]
Best Practices for BYOD Utility Program Enrollment
To meet the increased demand brought on by electrification efforts, utilities have turned to distributed energy resources (DER) and demand […]
4 Things to Consider When Launching a Demand Response Program
To meet rising energy demand, utilities have turned to tried and true strategies like demand response to conserve energy when customers need it the most, lowering energy costs and enhancing grid resiliency.
6 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Grid-Edge DERMS
Load management strategies are nothing new to utilities. Historically, load management was comparatively simple. Demand curves were relatively predictable, as […]
Replay: Best Practices for Demand Response Program Management
Watch this webinar replay and hear experts from SMUD and Virtual Peaker as they explore best practices for demand response program management, enabling behind-the-meter technologies, and creating the grid of the future.
Intro to Demand Baselining 101
With demand up and wild temperature fluctuations increasingly the norm, utilities have turned to distributed energy resource (DER) clean energy […]
How To Call Demand Response Events
Maybe you’re on the fence about initiating a demand response (DR) program. Perhaps it’s the costs involved in the development, […]
How To Market Your Utility Programs & Enhance Enrollment
Congrats! If you’re here, you either have or are considering a demand response (DR) or distributed energy resource (DER) program […]
Marketing Channels and When to Use Them for Your Demand Response Program Recruitment
Building a rapport with your customers is integral in developing your demand response strategies. So how do you find the right audience at the right time to educate them on the possibilities of demand response?
Virtual Power Plants: Myth or Reality?
Since the first electric power grid, system operators have dreamed of leveraging the flexibility of the energy consumers connected to […]
Encouraging Customer Enrollment in Demand Response & DER Programs
As a conservation initiative, demand response programs have mutual benefits for utility operations and consumers alike. To meet both Net-Zero […]
5 Things to Think About Before Launching a Demand Response Program
Launching energy reduction strategies like demand response programs can present challenges. Check out this tip sheet created just for utility program managers.
7 Tips for a Successful Smart Thermostat Program
Developing any new program presents logistical challenges to any utility operation. Building a demand response program requires a scope of […]
4 Things to Consider When Launching a Demand Response Program
To meet rising energy demand, utilities have turned to tried and true strategies like demand response to conserve energy when customers need it the most, lowering energy costs and enhancing grid resiliency.
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, […]
How To Build A Demand Response Program
Long before your customers hear about your new demand response program, the success of the initiative will largely have been […]
How To Scale Your Demand Response Program
Congratulations! Your pilot demand response (DR) program is a success. Now, it’s time to take your next big step: Enrolling […]
Your Utility Program Software Vendor RFP Checklist
Although involved, the request for proposal (RFP) process is an excellent starting point to determine the best fit for your […]
Understanding Customer Motivations Impacts Enrollment & Participation in Demand Response Programs
Electric utilities are facing unprecedented challenges to meet an evolving public demand. Investments in the distributed generation market indicate an […]