Demand Response in the West: Lessons for States and Provinces

Larson, Douglas C. ; Lowry, Matt ; Irwin, Sharon

Western Interstate Energy Board (United States)

关键词: Efficiency;    32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization;    Demand-Side Resources;    Curtailment;    Demand Response;   

DOI  :  10.2172/825620
RP-ID  :  DOE/SF22369
RP-ID  :  FG03-01SF22369
RP-ID  :  825620

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

OAK-B135 This paper is submitted in fulfillment of DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-015F22369 on the experience of western states/provinces with demand response (DR) in the electricity sector. Demand-side resources are often overlooked as a viable option for meeting load growth and addressing the challenges posed by the region's aging transmission system. Western states should work together with utilities and grid operators to facilitate the further deployment of DR programs which can provide benefits in the form of decreased grid congestion, improved system reliability, market efficiency, price stabilization, hedging against volatile fuel prices and reduced environmental impacts of energy production. This report describes the various types of DR programs; provides a survey of DR programs currently in place in the West; considers the benefits, drawbacks and barriers to DR; and presents lessons learned and recommendations for states/provinces.