Demand Response Programs Will Reduce Peak Load in the US by 10% by 2020

Introduction

Demand response is an effective tool for reducing overall energy use and cutting peak load. Demand response programs will play a major role in reducing peak electricity demand in the US by 2020. With such programs in place, peak demand could be reduced by about 100 gigawatts (GW), or 10%, by 2020, compared to the baseline scenario. This would result in savings of over $70 billion over 20 years through avoided energy production, energy distribution and energy generation costs. Without any demand response programs, peak demandis estimated to grow at an annual rate of 1.7%, from about 810 GW in 2009 to approximately 950 GW by 2019. A smart grid-enabled demand response program would provide benefits to small and individual as well as large consumers, unlike traditional demand response systems that only benefit the latter. Independent studies by federal agencies have affirmed the potential of demand response to reduce peak demand. Demand response has traditionally been restricted to large, industrial consumers of electricity in the legacy grid, while residential and other small consumers were left out. However, the large scale penetration of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and smart meters will allow utilities to exploit the potential of small consumers to improve energy efficiency through demand response.

Scope

- Potential of demand response programs to reduce peak load in the US smart grid industry
- Key drivers for market growth of demand response technologies
- Stake holders in demand response market for smart grid
- Possible barrier to implementation of demand response programs in smart grid industry

Highlights

Reasons to buy

- Identify key growth and investment opportunities in demand response technologies for smart grid sector
- Gain insight on the demand response initiatives in US power industry
- Developing strategies for market penetration
- Facilitate decision-making based on knowledge of drivers, barriers and benefits of demand response programs

Report Highlights

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Table of Contents 1
1.1 List of Tables 1
2 GlobalData Market Analysis Alert 1
2.1 Summary 1
3 Demand Response Programs will Reduce Peak Demand in the US By 10% By 2020 1
3.1 Demand Response Facilitates Peak Load Reduction 2
3.2 Independent Studies Reinforce the Potential Savings from Demand Response 2
3.3 Benefits of Demand Response will Drive the Implementation of Demand Response Programs 4
3.4 Regulatory and Technological Factors Will Act As Barrier To Demand Response 5
3.5 Recent Initiatives Highlight Renewed Interest In Demand Response 5
4 Appendix 5
4.1 Methodology 5
4.1.1 Coverage 5
4.1.2 Secondary Research 6
4.1.3 Primary Research 6
4.1.4 Expert Panel Validation 6
4.2 Contact Us 6
4.3 Disclaimer 6
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LIST OF TABLES

1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Summary Of Demand Response Program 2
Table 2: Estimated Demand Response Potential For Different Scenarios 3
Table 3: Potential For US Summer Peak Demand Savings (GW) 4
Table 4: Potential For US Summer Peak Demand Savings (%) 4

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