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Indeed, a report prepared for FERC in 2009 estimated that demand-response programs have the potential to cut peak energy use in the U.S. by as much as 20% by 2019, depending on how much technology is deployed and what financial incentives are provided to participants.

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

Supervalu expects it soon will have one-third of its grocery stores—some 400 locations— participating in demand-response programs that aim to produce an annual income stream of about $400,000.

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

In fact, the efficiency programs we've already begun probably prevented brownouts during this summer's heat waves: "We have definitely seen an impact from increased energy efficiency and demand-response efforts," says Mark Lauby, vice president of reliability assessment and performance analysis for the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

Jack Darin: The Smart Grid: A Better Forecast for Reliable Power and Clean Energy Jobs Jack Darin 2011

Just as power-generation companies offer electricity, demand-response firms would be able to sell "saved energy."

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

While businesses can participate in demand-response programs directly with their utility in markets that aren't deregulated, companies such as EnerNOC help clients figure out how much electricity they can safely cut and install automation to help them accomplish the goal.

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

Supervalu set up its demand-response program with the help of EnerNOC.

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

In fact, the efficiency programs we've already begun probably prevented brownouts during this summer's heat waves: "We have definitely seen an impact from increased energy efficiency and demand-response efforts," says Mark Lauby, vice president of reliability assessment and performance analysis for the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

Jack Darin: The Smart Grid: A Better Forecast for Reliable Power and Clean Energy Jobs Jack Darin 2011

In fact, the efficiency programs we've already begun probably prevented brownouts during this summer's heat waves: "We have definitely seen an impact from increased energy efficiency and demand-response efforts," says Mark Lauby, vice president of reliability assessment and performance analysis for the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

Jack Darin: The Smart Grid: A Better Forecast for Reliable Power and Clean Energy Jobs Jack Darin 2011

EnerNOC combines the total potential energy savings for its clients and sells this capability to regional grid operators in "capacity auctions" or to utilities that are managing their own demand-response programs.

Money for Nothing Rebecca Smith 2011

Since washers are in use only some of the time, they can better take advantage of lower electricity rates from demand-response pricing.

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