REPORT

Learn How SnoPUD Redefined Their Demand Response for Winter Peaking

In early 2022, Snohomish County Public Utility District (SnoPUD) concluded the first full winter of its demand response and time-dynamic rates pilot, called FlexEnergy. Read this report to learn:

  • The key differences in load shape and device types, comparing air conditioners for summer peaks and heaters for winter peaks.
  • How emphasizing customer communication and engagement first helped create a successful pilot.
  • The end program results and takeaways for iterative improvement.

 

 

“The FlexEnergy pilots demonstrate that people are willing to shift usage, even if they don’t have technology – there’s value out there.”

Peter Dauenhauer
Principal Utility Economist
Snohomish PUD