demand response – TechConnect Briefs

Energy Research and Innovation Discourses, Applications, and Future Directions: A Review and Case Discussions from National and International Projects

Belay AM., Tuiskula H., Smart Innovation Norway, NO

The research investigates the trends and state of art on energy research and innovation by closely looking into energy-focused literature and mapping the review results and making a reflection using ongoing and completed projects of [...]

Reducing Industrial Energy Costs and Consumption

Zak B., Powerit Solutions, US

Industrial sites, like Anchor Warehouse Services, consume roughly one-third of the power utilized in the US, a fact not lost on utilities and energy service providers. Like the funds that reimbursed Anchor for their new [...]

Sustainability Best Practices for Energy & Efficiency

Sharplin D., Site Controls, US

Implementing EMS system across an enterprise can be a daunting management and operational challenge, especially as economic pressures reduce the human capital available to implement and oversee projects. This presentation will outline key “lessons learned” [...]

Innovative Technologies in Demand Response: Delivering Increased Value for Utilities, Grid Operators, and Electricity Consumers

Dixon G., Harper S., Clement D., EnerNOC Inc, US

Demand response is the reduction of consumption on an electric grid in response to peak demand, high prices or other system contingencies. Over the past several years, technology advancements have enhanced the capabilities of demand [...]

Demand Response: A “Green” Approach to Addressing Capacity-Transmission Constraints While Empowering Customers

Hoss F., Capgemini, US

In the near-term, Utilities cannot build new generation or transmission lines fast enough, to address the problems of having adequate capacity to meet the ever-increasing peak demand requirements. Demand Response (DR) Programs – changes in [...]

Intelligent Electrical Energy Demand Management

Ashton K., EnerNOC, US

The electric power industry in North America faces enormous challenges to keep pace with the increasing demand for electricity. According to the international Energy Agency, the United States and Canada need to add 758,000 MW [...]