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Demand Response

Effective demand response can help reduce electric price volatility, mitigate generation market power, and enhance reliability.

June 18, 2009 - New FERC study assesses State-by-State potential for demand response News Release | Chairman's Statement | Commissioner's Statement: Kelly's, Moeller's and Spitzer's | Presentation | Report For more information, report, and data see A National Assessment of Demand Response Potential

Section 1252(e)(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) required the FERC to prepare a report by appropriate region, that assesses electric demand response resources, including those available from all consumer classes. Section 529 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requires FERC to complete a National Assessment of Demand Response.

• » Reports on Demand Response and Advanced Metering

Energy Efficiency:

• » FERC: Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (map, focal points)
• » DOE: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• » EPA: National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
• » ACEEE: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
• » DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
• » LBNL: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Energy Efficiency Publications