Many countries have demand response (DR) programs in place. These programs aim to limit demand on integrated systems by rewarding participants who reduce their energy consumption (in kWh) when requested.
I developed the DFE (Demand Flexibility Exchange) concept, which aligns with demand response programs but focuses specifically on contracted demand (in kW).
DFE is a platform—to be sponsored by local utility companies—designed to facilitate the "trading" of contracted demand positions among industrial/commercial clients, thereby reducing idle capacity and/or demand overruns.
Everyone wins with DFE: Â
Clients benefit by being able to adjust their contracted demand more effectively and rapidly in response to operational changes, thereby reducing costs. Â
Utility companies benefit because enabling these "trades" allows them to deliver more energy using the same existing grid infrastructure, optimizing their investments.
For those interested in implementing this concept, I am available as a consultant to address the following topics: Â
Proposed DFE platform model Â
Strategies to engage utility companies Â
Pilot project to test the concept Â
Contract model between the utility company and its clients