DSM (demand-side management) program monitoring: Final report
Electric utilities operate demand-side management (DSM) programs to modify their system load shape in ways that will enhance profitable operations and strengthen customer relations. Programs monitoring provides the information needed to determine whether the programs have achieved their objectives. This report presents an overview of research designs and techniques for DSM program monitoring. DSM program managers can use it to acquire an understanding of program monitoring and the methodological alternatives available for its performance. The report presents (1) an overview of utility monitoring practices, (2) a generalized framework for designing and conducting program monitoring, and (3) an overview of illustractive monitoring designs and techniques. Several case studies illustrate the application of these dsigns and techniques. 66 refs., 30 figs., 21 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Applied Management Sciences, Inc., Silver Spring, MD (USA); Battelle Columbus Div., OH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5260029
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-EM-5706; ON: TI88920248
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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