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Integrating Demand Response & Smart Grid into Maryland's Energy Efficiency Programs

David St. Jean discusses the integration of Demand Response (DR) and smart grid components into existing energy efficiency (EE) programs in Maryland. He outlines the impact of smart meters on these initiatives and highlights the achievements of the EmPOWER Maryland Act of 2008, which aimed for a 15% reduction in electricity consumption and peak demand by 2015. With over $729 million invested, the program has saved over 2.2 million megawatt-hours (MWh) and 1,070 megawatts (MW), showcasing the potential of smart grid technologies in enhancing energy conservation and efficiency.

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Integrating Demand Response & Smart Grid into Maryland's Energy Efficiency Programs

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  1. David St. Jean Energy Efficiency Program Manager

  2. Is it a straightforward proposition to begin to include DR and smart grid-based components into existing programs? What are Maryland’s existing EE and DR programs? How will smart meters impact these programs?

  3. EmPOWER Maryland Act of 2008 • 15% reduction in per capita electricity consumption and 15% reduction in per capita peak demand by 2015, compared to 2007 levels. • EmPOWER MD Utilities have spent over $729 million on the EmPOWER Maryland programs (2012). • approximately $380 million on EE&C programs and $349 million on DR programs. • To date, the utilities’ EmPOWER Maryland programs have saved a total of 2,249,566 megawatt hours (“MWh”) and 1,070 megawatts (“MW”).

  4. UTILITY PROGRAMS

  5. August 2010: Pepco and BGE Initiate AMI Programs • Ongoing Smart Grid EE Programs: • Conservation Voltage Reduction • Ongoing Smart Grid DR Programs: • Peak Demand Reduction Days • BGE Smart Energy Rewards • Pepco Peak Savings Days • Both programs offer $1.25 per kWh reduced over baseline use • Both programs are voluntary and all customers are opted-in • Ongoing Smart Grid Energy Conservation Programs: • Home Energy Reports

  6. Smart meters can be effective at reducing peak demand • Dynamic Pricing • Smart appliances • Voluntary energy reductions on high demand days • Smart meters can be effective at promoting energy conservation • Information to the end user • Web based reports • In home monitors • “Nest” type technologies • Remotely control energy use • Now we are looking at ways to integrate smart grid into our EmPOWER programs

  7. Thank you! David St. Jean Energy Efficiency Program Manager

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