What is demand response? What are the utilities trying to accomplish with demand response programs? Is this just a ploy for utility companies to charge me more when I need energy the most? Why must I reduce my energy consumption during certain times of the day?
This month, we will discuss the topic of demand response programs and how they can be used to save you money on your energy bills. Rest assured, there is a method to the madness. We are here to help you understand the ins and outs of demand response. We will discuss how and why our utility partners design demand response programs to help customers save money on their energy bills while also encouraging the use of clean and/or renewable energy as much as possible. Spoiler alert: cute ducks are involved
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