Sustainability · Defined
Demand response
Adjustment of electricity use in response to grid conditions, pricing, or a program signal.
Why it matters
Participation depends on the program and the building’s operating needs. Controls, occupant requirements, and equipment limits should be considered before assuming loads can be shifted or curtailed.
In practice
A project example
A building temporarily changes equipment operation during a program event while maintaining essential functions.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.