What does DRRC mean in RESEARCH

Demand response is a cost-effective way to reduce peak electricity demand by incentivizing customers to shift their usage or use less energy during high-demand periods. It helps lower overall electricity costs for consumers by providing access to cheaper energy when it's available.

DRRC works with utilities to develop strategies for properly managing their peak electricity load in order to improve system reliability, lower costs for consumers, and reduce emissions from power plants. This includes working with utilities on program design, planning and evaluation, as well as research on new technologies for controlling energy use.

Yes! DRRC offers consumer services such as residential energy audits, home energy retrofits, and solar photovoltaic installations. These services can help households save money while reducing their carbon footprint.

DRRC conducts research related to the advancement of demand response practices including examination of customer behaviors related to cost savings measures; evaluation of existing demand response programs; assessing utility demand response opportunities; development of new tools or procedures; and measuring the effectiveness of current technologies used in demand response coordination activities.

Yes! Every year DRRC gives out the "Demand Response Innovator Award" which honors organizations that have demonstrated excellence in developing unique approaches for meeting the challenges posed by rising energy prices and increased pressure on grid reliability due to variable renewable energy resources like solar PV or wind turbines.