Demand-side management: Concepts and methods
Demand-Side Management (DSM) represents a revolutionary approach to planning at electric utilities. Essentially, it broadens the scope of planning to integrate the customer's needs and desires with the utility's goals. This text brings together in one convenient source a comprehensive volume of information, techniques and guidelines for use in DSM planning and implementation. It examines each major type of DSM program, from thermal storage and appliance efficiency programs to interruptible rate and strategic marketing efforts. Special features include: What to expect in new rate design options. New energy storage options including cooling, heating and electrothermal systems. Customer load control options. Electric load impact of new technologies: Electrothermal heating; Plasma systems; Computer-aided manufacturing; Robotics; Desk-top computers.
- OSTI ID:
- 5275778
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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