Date: November 2024

Using local grouping, Eversource has unlocked a more granular and responsive Demand Response program. Local grouping considers geographic proximity, load characteristics, operational patterns, and weather patterns. The presentation will dissect the methodology behind the segmentation process, examining the factors considered and the insights gained. The presentation will also review the data from the 2024 summer Demand Response season, offering an analysis into the tangible impact of the grouping strategy and exploring the enhanced flexibility, reliability, and performance achieved through localized aggregation of assets. Although currently used for peak reductions, we will also discuss how local grouping can be used for local grid restraints and possible bridge-to-wires solutions. Whether you're a utility provider, DER aggregator, or industry stakeholder, this presentation promises invaluable insights into the need and logistics around localized grouping of Demand Response assets

Speaker:
Timothy Knief, Eversource