Top Three Benefits of Participating in an Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) Program
In today’s environmentally conscious world, more and more companies are looking to have a positive impact through environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. These often include taking strides to reduce a business’s carbon footprint or minimizing its load to reduce energy use, which is now possible to control in exciting and innovative ways that require minimal manual oversight or management.
This is all made possible by participating in Demand Response (DR) programs. Demand Response programs are voluntary initiatives between the energy users and the utilities that are designed to help reduce power usage during specific times of peak energy demand. Added benefits extend even beyond ESG goals, with the ability to ensure consistent, reduced power usage and ample cost savings. The best news? Deploying DR is easier – and more impactful – than ever before with an automated system.
Automated DR (Auto-DR) programs take what used to be manual and labor-intensive to respond to event notifications and make it “set and forget”, the building will respond to predetermined settings: Embracing Auto-DR technology can digitize the process and give companies control over which electrical components will be impacted and when–all from one centrally-located device designed to support the flexibility and customization of Auto-DR efforts. In addition, Auto-DR offers three important benefits by:
Reducing Power Usage
Auto-DR offers seamless energy curtailment during peak power demand periods that allow business operations to run without compromising perishables or the comfort of guests and employees. When using Auto-DR technology, enterprises not only reduce grid strain but can also be rest assured that it’s maintaining the necessary energy levels needed for operations.
Maintain Energy Reliability
Reducing energy consumption during peak usage times when the power grid is overloaded and at risk can help balance out supply and demand. Auto-DR can help preserve the existing grid and prevent power outages when there is an increased demand on the system. It ensures critical energy remains available during extreme weather, power line damage, scheduled maintenance or other emergent events.
Supporting ESG Initiatives
Many businesses value what Auto-DR can bring to their corporate responsibility and carbon reduction goals. Auto-DR programs can replace the need for additional generation and emissions as the supply tries to balance the demand. Auto-DR programs help entities become more successful in their conservation efforts and ultimately benefit the environment, our society and their own bottom line— all while earning substantial financial incentives.
Getting Started with Automated Demand Response
Auto-DR is made simple through Enersponse with no cost or financial risk to the customer. Users receive financial earnings and savings while participating for free on their own terms. While there are many, the key advantages of deploying Auto-DR is to enable better day-to-day operational management; facilitate lower energy costs and usage; and allow for a quicker response to grid emergencies.
Are you ready to take action and reap the benefits of energy conservation with Auto-DR technology? Contact our service team today to learn more.