The role of demand-side bidding

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States)

OSTI ID:7308125

Germer, M F; Donovan, D J ^[1]

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1. Richard Metzler and Associates, Northbrook, IL (US)

This paper discusses demand-side bidding, a relatively new phenomenon among utility companies. Most of the DSM bidding efforts to date have been made in the Northeast, particularly by companies operating in the State of New York. In general, DSM bidding is viewed by many as a more efficient method of acquiring load management effects, and it is conceivable that outside contractors specializing in DSM services could achieve results more efficiently than a utility. In general, three issues arise when DSM bidding is being considered: The utility needs to have an adequate integrated planning function; The company should have access to a fair number of reputable bidders, usually referred to as energy service companies or ESCOs; A utility contemplating DSM bidding should have no inherent, significant impediments to the process.

• OSTI ID: 7308125
• Report Number(s): CONF-920432--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States) Journal Volume: 54:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290000* -- Energy Planning & Policy
BIDS
DEMAND
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
MARKETING
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
PUBLIC UTILITIES
USA