Demand-side management for rural electric systems. Final report
This report presents an overview of the concept of demand-side management (DSM) and its applicability to rural electric cooperatives. The first section of the report defines the DSM concept, discusses its potential benefits, and relates it to the traditional supply-oriented utility planning framework. The second section presents the four major dimensions of a demand-side strategy - the load shape objective, the end-use targeted to effect a load shape change, the technology options available, and the market implementation method to be used. The third section discusses how to evaluate and select appropriate demand-side programs and the fourth section lists steps to be taken in implementing DSM programs and monitoring their impacts. Case studies of existing DSM programs at three co-ops are then presented to illustrate the concepts previously discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6092259
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-EM-4385; ON: TI86920212
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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