What it means

Demand response programs pay or credit electricity users for reducing consumption when the grid is under stress, typically a handful of hours on the hottest or coldest days of the year. Grid operators use it as an alternative to bringing expensive peaking generation online.

Participation is arranged in advance: a facility commits to reducing a certain amount of load when called, receives notice of an event, and reduces consumption for its duration.

What makes a facility a good fit

• Load that can be shifted, paused or run later without harming operations
• On-site generation or backup power that can carry part of the load
• Equipment that can be cycled, such as HVAC, pumps or refrigeration with thermal slack
• Staff or controls able to respond when an event is called

Our role

Radiant Energy Partners helps clients participate in demand response initiatives.

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