Electricity demand management programs

As Ontario recovers from the COVID pandemic, the CDM Framework will provide continued opportunities for electricity consumers to manage their electricity costs, provide stability for the network of companies involved in the delivery of CDM programs in the province and help to cost-effectively meet electricity system needs.

Recognizing limited forecasted needs in the CDM Framework's first two years, programs will be designed to maintain program delivery capacity in the province and meet consumer needs, while enabling a ramp up of program offerings in Through a mid-term review, electricity system needs will be reassessed and consideration will be given to the need for changes to the programs, targets and budgets of the CDM Framework.

The new CDM Framework will leverage competitive procurements and calls for proposals in order to increase competition, improve cost-effectiveness and solicit consumer-based solutions. Programs under the new CDM Framework will continue to be targeted to those who need them the most, including commercial, industrial, institutional and on-reserve First Nations consumers, as well as low-income and income-eligible consumers.

CDM programs for commercial, industrial and institutional consumers will continue to support business competitiveness and the province's economic recovery, helping businesses improve their productivity and manage costs. The government is also renewing programming for low-income and income-eligible consumers and on-reserve First Nations communities across Ontario.

For low-income and income-eligible consumers, access to energy saving measures will be simplified as a single program will be launched to deliver the benefits of two existing programs, the Affordability Fund Program and the Home Assistance Program, in an effort to reduce confusion and enhance customer experience.

Methods of engaging customers in demand response efforts include offering time-based rates such as time-of-use pricing, critical peak pricing, variable peak pricing, real time pricing, and critical peak rebates.

It also includes direct load control programs which provide the ability for power companies to cycle air conditioners and water heaters on and off during periods of peak demand in exchange for a financial incentive and lower electric bills.

The notification period when the utility lets you know you need to curtail electricity also can be as short as minutes in the event of an emergency, or as long as a day or two. In rare cases, the exact date may even be forecasted ahead of time. Of course, managing demand to avoid peaks is always desirable, to avoid hitting the peak rates, or changing your peak for the future. Peak load shifting or shaving are popular ways to avoid peak rates. Check out our article on Adaptive Energy Managemen t to see one way of peak shifting.

So what holds retailers back from taking advantage of demand management programs? Often the sheer amount of building control strategies involved and the amount of program types keeps retailers shy of investigating and planning to make a move on programs.

Some companies feel they already have an efficient system and do not want to impact operations unnecessarily. There is a wide range of programs throughout the country. And as smarter technology and smart grids evolve, so too will the variety of options and opportunities.

The primary commercial programs include Demand Response Programs, Peak Demand Programs, and proactive internal demand management. Demand response and Automated demand response programs see the customer limiting their kW consumed during times specified by a utility.

This is a program that offers incentives when a utility declares an emergency due to system capacity or reliability issues. T his is a program that offers incentives during typical or identified peak demand times when electricity prices are high. This is a program that offers incentives that aid in supporting the transmission of electricity loads. Optimize when your home uses energy. Add convenience with set-and-forget operation. Precool your home and enjoy comfort during Arizona summers.

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