Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.
Introductions
Paul Tyno, Executive Vice President Program
Development
−Responsible for the implementation of the demand
response curriculum working closely with
prospective clients (utility / program participants),
federal and state regulatory organizations, current
curtailment resources, business / trade
associations, economic development corporations
and affiliate service providers.
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Power Grid Benefits
Electric Customer Benefits
Positive Impact on
Community
Reduces Power
Grid Outages
Lowers Wholesale
Energy Costs
Advanced
Metering,
Resource
Management
Environmentally
Responsible
Flexibility to Meet
Demand at Low Costs
Financial
Incentive
Understanding stakeholder roles
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Market Presence
• New York
– Albany
– Buffalo (HQ)
– Long Island
– New York City
– Rochester
– Syracuse
• New England
– Boston, MA.
– Stamford, CT.
• Mid-West
– Kansas City
• Ontario
• California
– Los Angeles
– San Francisco (HQ)
– San Diego
• PJM
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Value Proposition
Demand Response is one of the few “technologies” that can target
energy and environmental issues positively while providing an economic
stimulus to other initiatives.
Demand Response
Energy Efficiency
Conservation
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Impacts
As the price of energy increases we need to take
measures that offset some of the increased cost, such
as conservation and upgrades to equipment for better
efficiency. We will always continue to run the operation
and use the energy, so we need to remain vigilant with
regard to energy conservation.
- M.P., Survey Respondent
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Program Design
Design programs that foster participation:
Establish parameters of program that will facilitate
participation from all sectors of the market, thereby maximizing
program volume.
Compensation to Participating Customers:
The single most important piece of the demand response
program puzzle is the compensation that is to be paid to
participants.
Establishing the parameters of the program:
It is important to identify the minimum kW qualifications,
service classes that are eligible, etc.
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Program Design
When will the Demand Response Resources be utilized:
DR programs need to consider call frequencies, event
durations and curtailment seasons. It is critical to set the time
frame in which resources will be needed daily, weekly, annually,
or for a stated number of months.
Advanced Notification of Events:
Programs that provide a courtesy advanced notification have
higher performance ratings vs. requiring almost immediate
response. Even if only a courtesy notice, you can maximize
participation and performance during event calls.
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Program Design
Baseline and Measurement of Curtailment:
Baseline methods must have predictability, simplicity,
accuracy, minimization of gaming, and consistency with other
methods used.
Penalty Structure:
This component of a demand response program carries
significant weight to the end use customer so care must be
given to balance competing interests; marketability and
reliability.
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Program Design
Event Trigger Mechanism:
Predictability of event calls. With clear event triggers
participants learn the signs of when and how events will be
called, and thereby start to anticipate when they need to be
ready to respond.
Resource Flexibility:
Allow for resources to change their committed curtailment
levels monthly (some regular interval) because of operational
characteristics.
Form of Payment to Customer:
Direct payment vs. bill credit.
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Best practice demand response
Establishing a Reduction Action Plan (RAP)
Implemented with understanding and support of all levels of the
organization. Strong emphasis placed on assessing how the customer
will be able to perform and preparing the customer for the event call.
Provides action items for personnel to ensure desired objectives are
met:
1. Personnel notification / Ensure communication for event calls
i. Several contacts and ways of communicating that
information is essential so that participants are timely
informed about event activations.
2. Identification of loads to be curtailed
3. Automated controls / Installation of automated equipment
4. Manual loads adjusted
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Best practice DR– out take
Field Representatives / Staff Training
Representatives: Trained in the essentials of curtailment
principles, our staff evaluates each prospective facility by
means of a walk-through and site survey. They are
equipped to identify curtailment opportunities at the
appointment and solidify a new customer into the program
and solidify their participation. In addition to equipment
assessments, standard functions of a ‘typical day’ are
analyzed to isolate each facility’s immediate curtailment
opportunities while operational characteristics are reviewed
to unearth further potential.
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Best practice demand response
Post Event Analysis
1. Data reconciliation
2. Performance analysis
i. Review data with client
ii. Address performance issues
iii. Examine additional reduction capabilities /
opportunities
3. Publicize resource participation / issue press releases
4. Readiness for next event
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Criteria for success
Provide value beyond DR participation
(efficiency, information, emissions)
Tools to make sound financial decisions
Allow user control / input to manage events
Protect the core business i.e. critical loads
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Service provider interface
Relationships:
With grid operators / utilities
•What can be provided
•Types of structure
Participants
•Contractual arrangements
•Typical interaction
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Contact Information
Paul J. Tyno
Executive Vice President
Program Development
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.
Corporate Office
4455 Genesee St.
Building 6
Buffalo, NY 14225
1-877-711-5453 ext. 229 office
(716) 565-0506 fax
(716) 818-8448 mobile
ptyno@ecsgrid.com
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