
Supermarkets and Grocery
Unlock the full value of energy flexibility. Create a revenue-generating asset!
Demand response is an intelligent energy management solution that enhances grid stability. With Enersponse’s advanced demand response solutions, grocery stores can strategically and seamlessly adjust energy usage during peak demand periods—such as dimming lights, optimizing refrigeration cycles, or temporarily scaling back HVAC usage—without disrupting operations. These automated, small-scale adjustments unlock incentive payments and contribute to a more sustainable energy future. Enersponse empowers grocery stores to seamlessly participate in demand response programs while maintaining food safety, customer comfort, and operational efficiency.
Demand Response for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
Standout Benefits
Incentive money – Get paid for participating in demand response programs.
Automation – Set it and forget it with seamless EMS integration.
Shopper experience preserved – Maintain lighting, temperature, and comfort levels.
Why Choose Enersponse for your Supermarket or Grocery Store?
Demand response doesn’t mean powering down your grocery store. Enersponse works with you to implement smart strategies that optimize energy use without disrupting daily operations. Our technology helps you keep refrigeration, lighting, and HVAC systems running within safe, regulated conditions so your products stay fresh, and your customers remain comfortable—all while reducing energy costs and generating new revenue.
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Unlock incentives for all store sizes.
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No need for expensive upgrades or new equipment, Enersponse integrates with most building controls.
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More sites under one provider, simplifying participation.
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Automating your demand response experience provides less operational hassle, more efficiency.
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Flexible curtailment strategies allow you to choose how your facility participates, helping you maintain your products within the safe zones.
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Participation levels are pre-set for optimal performance, allowing you to precool/preheat your store.
Our cutting-edge Demand Response Management System (DRMS) offers a streamlined and user-friendly interface to monitor and manage energy consumption. A select set of data points is viewable, ensuring clarity without overwhelming operators. Our solutions are designed to fit seamlessly into your current workflows, allowing you to efficiently reduce energy usage during peak periods.
Seamless Integration for Effortless Demand Response
Curtailment Strategies Tailored to Your Operational Needs
Grocery stores are high-energy consumers, relying heavily on refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting to maintain operations. Enersponse’s tailored demand response strategies intelligently optimize energy usage without compromising the customer experience or food safety.
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HVAC
Optimize temperature set points for efficiency. Pre-cool before a demand response event and post-cool afterward to maintain comfort.
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Lighting
Reduce select lighting banks while ensuring full store visibility, maintaining a well-lit and safe shopping environment.
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Freezer Cases
Adjust suction pressure on low-temp racks and implement pre-cooling strategies within safe temperature thresholds to protect perishable goods.

Future-Proof Your Energy Strategy
Ready to unlock financial incentives, seamless automation, and improved ESG reporting for your grocery stores? Contact us today to learn more about how Enersponse can help you optimize energy consumption while maintaining a superior shopping experience.