Platte River Power Authority and/or Longmont Power & Communications will provide options and incentives for electric utility customers to participate in a demand response program that manages electricity use in the home to reduce peak demand, shift the peak load, or absorb excess production.
RE.3Energy Savings Program
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
Description
A residential thermostat demand response demonstration was conducted in 2022 (Smarter Summer with ecobee) and City staff is pausing on further programming until all customers have smart electric meters (end of 2024). During the pause, City staff is coordinating with Platte River Power Authority to identify and develop high-impact program opportunities that will help create controllable load for both utilities in the future.
Tasks
What has been done?
- 30.09.2022
Ecobee Smarter Summer Thermostat Demand Response Demonstration
Summary and contacts
Topic
Timeline
Continuous
Initiation Period
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Susan BartlettDirector, Energy Strategies & SolutionsLongmont Power & Communications
Information updated 05.07.2024
95 enrolled participants in ecobee Smarter Summer thermostat demand response demonstration in 2022.