Demand Response

Electric grid operators explain why system balance is critical to reliable power supply

 Balance is essential to ensure power system reliability, and provide end users with stable supply of electricity In the electric power sector, load shapes refer to the varying amounts of electricity required over time, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Daily load shapes vary by region, climate, and time (daily, monthly, seasonally). Each day, […]

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SCOTUS ruling on electrical system demand response means lower prices

Demand response means less efficient electricity generation do not need to come online during times of high demand A recent Supreme Court ruling is expected to result in faster growth in demand response in the wholesale electricity markets that cover about 60 per cent of US power supply, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Demand response

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