A rose by any other name; Defining key terms on utility DSM programs

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Energy Systems and Policy; (United States)

OSTI ID:5557276

Hirst, E ^[1]

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1. Energy Div., Oak Ridge National Lab., Oak Ridge, TN (US)

This paper reports that as the number, scope, and cost of utility demand-side management (DSM) programs increase, the need for accurate data grows. Such data are required to document the performance of these programs to be sure that they deliver the cost-effective energy and capacity resources expected of them. Unfortunately, the amount and quality of data available on DSM programs falls far short of what is needed. Lack of explicit, widely used definitions of DSM terms is a key deficiency. Variables that describe program participation, electricity savings, and costs must be carefully defined, and these definitions should then be used throughout the electric-utility industry.

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5557276
• Journal Information: Energy Systems and Policy; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Systems and Policy; (United States) Vol. 14:4; ISSN 0090-8347; ISSN ESYPB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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