1 In addition to the electrification strategy, the outcome of the 2020 IRP also pointed to the value of 2 DR programming to reduce peak load requirements. NS Power (with support from E1) is 3 progressing DR pilot programming with the inten...
AI summary NS Power and E1 are advancing demand response (DR) programs targeting 75 MW of peak load reduction, including residential, commercial, and industrial initiatives. The 2024/25 season saw 175 Smart Synergy and 4,000 Eco Shift participants contributing 6.6 MW and 0.6 MW of dispatchable capacity, respectively. NS Power’s TVP pilot is highlighted as a key mechanism for load shifting and system efficiency.