demand response
Coverage of demand response in the Nexus archive.
- Stop approving Wisconsin’s energy future one docket at a time
Wisconsin needs a comprehensive energy plan to address rising electricity demand driven by AI, manufacturing, and data centers. The Public Service Commission is evaluating individual projects like methane gas plants and transmission projects, but critics argue regulators should compare full resource portfolios to ensure affordability and lower long-term risks.
- Some large Virginia customers face hurdles to using generators for demand response participation
Virginia passed a law encouraging utilities to offer load-shedding programs for large power users, but facilities face challenges in deciding to participate. The law aims to promote demand response initiatives, yet significant hurdles remain for customers seeking to use generators in these programs.
- As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?
Utilities have used smart thermostats for decades to reduce grid strain during high electricity consumption by adjusting air conditioning or heating. Demand response programs pay customers to allow these adjustments, delivering significant energy relief.