How does Demand Response reduce electricity use?
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Demand responseReducing electricity use and harmful pollutionby rewarding customers
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Extreme temperatures increase the need for heating and air
conditioning, which can create stress on our power grid.
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During these times, supply of electricity may not be able to meet
demand, which can result in higher energy prices and costly
blackouts.
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Instead of firing up another polluting power
plant, demand response programs offer a
clean and quick, alternative way to keep the
lights on.
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Demand response companies react by requesting enrolled homes
and businesses to voluntarily conserve energy in exchange for
compensation.
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Smart sensors “know” to turn off pre-approved appliances, like
swimming pool pumps and defrosters, and temporarily cycle A/C
units on-and-off to conserve energy.
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As homes and buildings across the region respond, electricity use
drops.
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As a result, the power stays on without the need for expensive,
polluting power plants.
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At the end of the month, customers see savings on their electricity
bills, and can receive additional payments for their participation in
demand response.
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In the end, demand response is a triple win: savings for customers,
lower costs for electric utilities and cleaner air for all.