This technology provides permanent load shifting (PLS) for commercial refrigeration systems, similar to the HVAC thermal energy storage systems that are used for PLS at many facilities with central plants. kW Engineering will provide measurement and verification services at one Stater Brothers...

This project will identify the technical requirements needed to enhance the capabilities of a battery-based permanent load shift (PLS) to perform DR functionality, as well as investigate and define telemetry and control requirements. The project will also help identify and develop recommendations...

Demand Response Training for 2015 and...

"Battery energy storage systems work by capturing electricity produced by both renewable and nonrenewable resources and storing it for discharge when required. The solution allows users to come off the grid and switch to stored electricity, at a time most beneficial, giving greater flexibility and...

This project aims to evaluate the potential for customers with water pumping equipment to participate in an Ancillary Services DR...

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are well suited for automated demand response (ADR) because of their high efficiency, inherently flexible design, and more sophisticated controls available from the factory, relative to traditional air conditioners. Although VRF has been used successfully for...

This project is evaluating and testing small (4-kilowatt [kW]) automotive-grade advanced lithium-ion battery modules for use as a residential energy storage unit (RESU). The goal is to evaluate the potential of using in-home batteries during DR events or localized distribution constraints to...

Participate in industry discussions regarding incorporation of "connected" requirements into Energy Star product specification. Some preliminary testing may be conducted to determine clothes washer response during DR...

Dispatchable pre-coolers have the potential to be used for utility load management if pre-coolers can be demonstrated to be a guaranteed demand reduction resource. Building on prior work testing evaporative pre-coolers, complete a laboratory study to determine the transient response and load...

Codes and Standards will work with ENERGY STAR on two aspects: 1) update the test methods for “connected water heaters” and ENERGY STAR...