Demand Side Management

Demand Response Solutions

Demand Response (DR) programs enable clients to offer load reductions as a psuedo-resource to the local reliability entity to help maintain the stability of the electricity grid during periods of peak demand while being compensated as consideration for interruption of the client's business operations. The client can either run on-site behind-the-meter generation or take steps to reduce their electrical load when called in order to satisfy their obligations. While enrollment in various programs is voluntary, most require firm load-shed commitments when an event is called, and penalties may be assessed for failure to perform. Demand Response events are typically called during the hottest days in summer and the coldest days in winter, depending on the regional grid state and operational conditions driven by weather and generation supply availability.

@ampedup assists clients by working with their facilities and operations teams to evaluate the best DR programs to maximize financial benefits while accounting for operational constraints and company goals. This comprehensive approach includes an examination of any behind-the-meter assets, such as stand-by or back-up generation, Battery Storage, CHP packs, Fuel Cells, complete Microgrid, EV fleets, and building management systems. Additionally, @ampedup works with the client's current electricity supplier to confirm that the product structure of their supply agreement is designed to maximize these curtailment strategies.

Once a strategy is established, @ampedup helps clients evaluate potential Demand Response Providers (DRPs). There are many DRPs in the US power markets with varying capabilities and market experience. DRPs are responsible for executing the dispatch of DR events and initiating periodic tests to ensure program participants can respond when called. Upon successful participation in a DR program, revenues are paid to the DRP who then pays the client a pre-negotiated share of the overall revenue.

Energy Efficiency Solutions

Energy reductions from energy efficiency can be considered a proxy for reductions or avoidance of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, since emissions from energy consumption typically are supplied from fossil fuel sources whether electricity or natural gas. If fossil fuel consumption is reduced, emissions are reduced. Defining the targets in this way brings clarity to direct benefits achieved from energy efficiency projects that can help a facility realize its ESG goals and reduce energy and avoid emissions. It allows users to achieve real reductions.

For most organizations, it can be challenging to manage energy usage effectively, identify the most appropriate efficiency upgrades, and then find the best financing options for projects in a way that will help your business achieve its energy goals. negaWatts’s energy efficiency solutions help solve that problem. Our solutions help make buildings perform better while providing facility owners with immediate cost savings, often without capital investment.

@ampedup has a deep knowledge and understanding in Technologies & Products, Rebates & Incentives, Project Financing & Economics, and Sustainable Alternatives to deliver you the most holistic energy efficiency solutions. Let’s start with evaluating your facilities and current energy supply solutions.

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