DR1000 Demand Optimization System

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	Knowledge to smooth the peaks and fill the valleys Today’s demand response systems lack a vital component for optimal success: feedback. Without a feedback loop, you’re driving blind. You send a load-reducing signal to shut down devices or alter thermostat operation, but there's no response to confirm the results. Who received the signal? If they received the signal, did the consumer allow the event occurrence or override it? How much total demand did you shift? GE's DRMS lets you know, and also learns from, the results of each peak-reducing event you initiate. Feedback builds precision As the system gains experience, it can forecast results from different scenarios with pinpoint accuracy. For example, you'll know–with a high level of confidence, what reduction you can expect and what the participation will be from adjusting thermostats in the north end of town by five degrees. It’s an aggregated load knowledge-based on the historical understanding of each individual consumer. Comparisons lead to informed choices and effective action With precise knowledge of the impact of each scenario, you can determine the ideal configuration to shift peak loads. For example, if you’re expecting demand to be “X” Gigawatts above where you would like it during the afternoon of a heat wave, you can determine the optimal time window and number of participants to lower demand to precisely where you want it. You meet your business objectives while optimizing your balance sheet and minimizing impact on consumers

Current demand response programs have inherent challenges that limit their ability to scale up – as the number of participating consumers increases, several problems emerge. GE’s DRMS is smart enough to overcome these issues by managing the rebound, timing the event window, and ramping up the response, there by maximizing benefits of every peak-shifting event.

GE's DRMS Operations component contains all the critical applications to manage and maximize resources for demand response events, including: estimation, dispatch, aggregation/disaggregation, measurement and verification, and reports and analyses.

Residential demand response programs provide significant economic value with scale. However, managing large numbers of consumers in demand response programs can be a daunting challenge:

Tracking customer registration and installation and provisioning of HAN devices

Customers continuing to enroll or withdraw during the life of the demand program

Events must be tied to participation rates and the availability of active customers

Program limits including start dates, end dates, and maximum events

GE's DRMS is designed to manage demand response programs by establishing policy rules based on tariff specifications. It has the flexibility to establish program groups and sub-groups, and track information at the consumer level to ensure your success.

Program & Inventory Management
Create, customize and manage demand optimization programs to meet business and operating objectives. The program administrator can assign each user rights and privileges, and creates an audit trail.

The inventory management function oversees multiple demand optimization programs, including grouping customers by meters, hierarchy, devices, or other categorizing methods.

Customer Enrollment
As customers enroll in utility-defined programs through a web portal, customer enrollment:

Assigns the customer to the program selected

Collects household information to enable customer segmentation and support load estimation

Allows disenrollment after the program administrator confirms contractual obligations

Communication builds value: GE's DRMS makes it easy for you to format and report savings to consumers. As they see results, plan participation grows and your options multiply. Understanding the program’s effectiveness is the key to success. As such, we've developed the functionality to pull high-level reports to assist answering:

What types of customers are participating?

How often are customers participating?

What are my estimated savings in energy and cost?

Which demand response programs are most effective?




	Choice and opportunity leads to success Research shows that most consumers know very little about the grid, electricity demand concerns, and how it can affect them. In today’s smart grid, consumers play an important role in the success of a Demand Optimization program. GE's DRMS provides consumers with the tools and techniques to maximize consumer participation and educate them on the results. Consumers can understand and appreciate results Communication builds value by keeping the conversation . GE's DRMS Consumer Web Portal makes it easy for utilities to format and report savings to consumers. As they see results, plan participation grows and your options multiply.