Full Title: Electricity Conservation During Critical Times: Identifying and Shaping Effective Demand Response Programs for Residential Customers
Author(s): Julien Gattaciecca, Kelly Trumbull, Samuel Krumholz, Kelley McKanna, J.R. DeShazo
Publisher(s): UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Publication Date: March 14, 2021
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Description (excerpt):
Conducted by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and supported by the California Energy Commission, this study evaluated the effectiveness of demand response program designs. The results of this study can be used to design more effective programs that result in greater environmental and economic benefits for Californians. To date, empirical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of residential demand response program designs have been limited.
This study assessed energy savings that resulted in over $1 million in rewards for over 20,000 study participants. The resulting research can inform decision-makers about the role of demand response programs in supporting grid reliability during the clean energy transition. The study can also help managers of residential demand response programs maximize participation, energy consumption reductions, and cost-efficiency to enhance benefits for Californians.
This briefing paper provides an overview of the research approach, key findings, and policy recommendations. For more details, see the study’s full technical report, titled “Identifying Effective Demand Response Program Designs for Residential Customers.”