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ou can greatly benefit from reducing energy
consumption on the five days of the year
when the highest demand on the electricity
grid occurs. Peak demand typically arises
in afternoon hours during summer months.
Usage can be reduced by dimming lighting,
adjusting thermostat settings, shutting down
equipment, using onsite power generators, or
scheduling operations during nighttime hours.
Peak Demand
Many electricity utility companies notify local
news outlets on days when peak demand
is likely to occur, prompting the media to
encourage sports facility operators to reduce
usage during peak demand hours. In some
regions, USIndoor members can subscribe to
alerts that notify them to reduce consumption
during specific peak demand timeframes.
Utility websites and local news websites,
as well as grid system websites, such as
PJM.com, are good resources to check for
notifications.
Additionally, facility operators can enroll
in Demand Response programs to receive
payments for agreeing to voluntarily reduce
consumption when notified. Demand Response
programs are beneficial because customers
are alerted when the five peak demand days
each year are likely to occur, enabling them to
relieve the grid and receive payments.
PEAK DEMAND
ENERGY COST
REDUCE
ELECTRICITY
COSTS
ON SUMMER
PEAK
DEMAND
DAYS
by Jennifer Stewart
