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Major demand-side management projects, particularly those that include solar (photovoltaic) or self-generation (micro turbines) often appear prohibitive to public sector organizations. In private industry, these decisions are often easier, a matter of comparing direct and related costs to savings over time. Public schools, colleges and cities are often suited for large-scale self-generation projects but lack the time or personnel needed to analyze equipment, costs, and various funding sources. Willdan Energy Solutions can help your organization, public or private, understand the complexities surrounding self-generation and demand-response programs-there are considerable financial incentives from the utilities for both programs. We are experts in the utilities' incentive and rebate programs, as well as lease/bond and other low-cost financing options. These programs provide financial incentives and other benefits to participating customers to curtail energy use.
Integrated demand side management practices
With the significant amount of energy used by larger buildings, an overall approach to energy use and conservation is a key component to successful operations. The aim is to be proactive in energy management so the results are a flat demand profile during peak demand periods resulting in lower utility bills. By combining solar, or self-generation, with various technologies like sensors, window film, cool roofs, and managed demand response; medium and large businesses, schools and cities can achieve substantial energy cost savings.
WES can help you understand integrated demand side management (ISDM) and apply it to your organizational needs. We can provide analysis; support and guidance helping you to select the most effective energy management approach.
PG&E and the other utilities have a variety of incentive and rebate programs for self-generation and co-generation, along with several demand response programs that need to be considered in an overall energy management strategy. For the demand response program, the aim is to reduce energy use during critical peak load times. The intent is to smooth out demand during periods of heavy use and to help provide a reliable number of megawatts that the California Independent System Operator can rely on during an emergency.
Demand response programs are voluntary and low or no risk and the benefits are substantial. With guidance and support, organizations can adopt an integrated demand side management strategy that will save significant amounts of energy and create clear cost benefits.
