DEMAND RESPONSE
Demand Response (DR) is a program that pays energy users to reduce electricity taken from the grid when called upon by a third party.
Finance Options
There are 3 basic DR programs:
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Operational curtailment:
Switching off non-essential
machinery/appliances when called upon.
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Providing generation:
Engaging back up generation units when called upon.
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Batteries: Discharging when called upon. Depending on the site’s operational profile, any combination of these three may be required.
What DR programs are available?
Common DR programs include:
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High wholesale electricity price events
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Ensuring system frequency in the grid
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Maintaining local network reliability
The timing and duration of each event varies per DR program and you can participate in more than one program.
Why Participate?
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You will be paid for participation in each DR program
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Payment will be proportionate to your performance/adherence to each DR event
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No participation cost. Set up costs are typically borne by others
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TTEG will work to maximise your financial benefit for each selected DR program
Do you qualify?
A thorough analysis is needed to determine your eligibility /suitability onsite considerations include:
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Electricity load/seasonal profile
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Consumption and/or generation patterns across various time intervals
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Your operational equipment, including batteries
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Any system automation e.g. switching capability
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Your response time when called upon
Next Steps
For TTEG to assess your suitability for one of the various DR programs available, click below to fill in our form, upload a recent bill, and select Demand Response, or call 1300 11 88 34, email info@tteg.com.au.