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© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

What is Demand Response?

• Management of electrical consumption• Active alleviation of grid stress• Load Shedding during peak demand periods

Controlled Load

Shedding / Balancing

Decreased Grid Stress

Demand ResponseFinancial

Incentives

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How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

The Shocking Truth… DR is more than a “nice to have”, it is a necessary tool for a reliable grid

• It is estimated that a 5% lowering of demand would result in a 50% price reduction during the peak hours of the Californian electricity crisis in 2000/2001.

• If demand continues to grow unabated, to meet future demand will require 1,300 new power plants supplying 400 GW by 2020.

• It’s not just big corporations driving up demand… It’s you too!

Source: Schneider Electric and Peter Schwartz & Associates 2008

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How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

Developing a Comprehensive Energy Strategy is useful for all corporations, well beyond DR alone

© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

Eliminating complications are key to customer acceptance

• Easy• Simple• Reliable

Demand Response Should Be:

Demand Response Implementation:• Manual Demand Response Actions• Automated Demand Response Systems

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How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

Pros and cons exist for different DR implementation methods

Manual Methods Automated Systems

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How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

Real-Time Control and Reporting down to the level of each load is a “must have” to confirm activity

© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

From Theory to Practice: Consumers are more likely to accept DR if it is simple, quiet, unobtrusive

Top 3 consuming load types• HVAC • Lighting• Refrigeration

Principles to Shed by:• HVAC easiest to shed to avoid noticeable disruption• Avoid thermostat setbacks that can induce unnecessarily high peaks• Occupant comfort can be reasonably maintained if “dialing down” duty cycles

© 2008 REGEN Energy Inc

How to approach DR Implementation

DR-Expo 2008 Toronto

EnviroGrid™ captures the simplicity and features that drive customer DR acceptance