Description: Demand Response – Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Riverside County, CA has enrolled multiple facilities in a Demand Response (DR) program. Shutting down major electricity-using equipment (e.g., pumps) during times of peak demand reduces energy use, reduces emissions from peaker plants, alleviates stress on the electricity grid, and, in some cases, eliminates the need for grid expansion.
Goal: Use demand response: Decrease electricity use during peak demand periods.
Measurement: Electrical load during peak demand periods
Time to Implement:
Links:
Energy Efficiency and Demand Response at Eastern Municipal Water District
https://www.sce.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/EWMD%2BCase%2BStudy%2Br3_3%2BWCAG_K.pdf
Other Energy Efficiency Programs – Eastern Municipal Water District
https://www.emwd.org/post/energy-efficiency-programs
Additional Information:
Demand Response General Information
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/electric-costs/demand-response-dr
Demand Response Provided by California Utilities
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/electric-costs/demand-response-dr/dr-provided-by-utilities
Contact Info:
Jeff Wall
Assistant General Manager, Operations and Maintenance
Eastern Municipal Water District
(951) 928-6255