The Search for Next Gen Automated DR

A replicable framework approach that can be applied to a wide range of grid management technologies, and that offers insights on currently available ADR technologies. (Nov 2020)

FAQ

Date: November 2020

As the field of automated demand response (ADR) expands, utilities must develop reliable methods to estimate the potential of various technologies and prioritize their deployment. This study presents an approach to creating a technology ‘pipeline' of eligible and innovative ADR solutions. It was used to serve Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) Residential ADR program as it expands in the 2020-2022 timeframe.

The framework consists of strategic steps such as engaging stakeholders, creating ADR technology success criteria, collecting information on available technologies, and finally, scoring the technologies' potential. The outputs of the framework include an interactive database that ranks technologies based on the selection criteria in addition to insight on emerging technology research needs, if any.

This presentation shares a replicable framework approach that users can apply to a wide range of grid management technologies, in addition to offering insights on available ADR technologies currently on the market.

Speakers:
Wendy Brummer, Pacific Gas & Electric
Chelsea Petrenko, Opinion Dynamics
John Powers, Extensible Energy