Date: November 2024

Load-shifting is significantly different from traditional DR - which typically focuses on providing grid resources through temporary load-shedding. Load-shifting is more dynamic and frequent in nature, needs dynamic data/signals for dispatch in response to changing grid conditions, rates and/or carbon emissions, and presents additional technological and implementation complexity. Recently, load shifting has been in focus as a decarbonization tool- and California now has a state load shift goal of 7GW by 2030, representing a doubling of current demand flexibility levels and could power 7 million homes 2030 without new power plants. This panel will include a discussion to emphasize the unique policy, regulatory, technological, programmatic and operational tools that are needed for design and administration of a load shifting program. The panel will highlight case studies where load shifting has been used in programs, discuss lessons learned, and provide tips to launch load-shifting programs.

Speakers:
Michael Brown, Berkshire Hathaway, NV Energy
Brad Mantz, San Diego Gas & Electric
Ruth Kiselewich, ICF
Alejandro Moreno, US Department of Energy
Robi  Maslowski, Trillium Energy Consulting
Vasudha Lathey, Olivine
John Hernandez, Pacific Gas and Electric
Erica Keating, Southern California Edison
Laura Corso, WattTime Corporation