Improve Grid Reliability and Reduce GHG Emissions
Peak Flex Market uses meter data and analytics to accurately calculate your hourly energy savings.* You’re compensated the most when the need to reduce energy is the greatest.
*Energy savings are calculated based on 45-day pre-event and 15-day post-event meter data baselines to assess actual metered energy reductions during the demand response event.
Benefits
Payment for energy load shedding or shifting during demand response events is valued at $2.00 per kWh. You will receive email notifications approximately 24 hours in advance to prepare for the event.
Sample Savings
Customer Type | Summer Peak Period Energy Usage (kWh) | Demand Response Event Energy Reduction (kWh)** |
Demand Response Incentive Payment |
---|---|---|---|
College | 511,000 | 1,625 | $3,250 |
Office Building | 143,000 | 500 | $1,000 |
Hotel | 274,000 | 875 | $1,750 |
Food Sales | 350,000 | 1,125 | $2,250 |
**Sample calculation based on a 5% load reduction for 10 event days, lasting 5 hours per event. Incentive is $2/kWh.
Eligibility
- Must be located in MCE’s service area
- Must have a dedicated staff member able to influence energy usage at your facility
- Must have a SmartMeter that generates interval data for the previous 45 days prior to any event day and continuing through 15 days post event. MCE will screen each site for data sufficiency
- Are not currently participating in another demand response program
How It Works
FAQ
Sample Strategies:
HVAC Controls
- Modified Setpoint
- Precooling
- Ramp Setpoint
Lighting
- Dim Setpoint
- Turn Off Zones
- Delay Exterior Lighting
Process Production Deferral
- Reschedule Hours of Operation
- Reduce Equipment Usage (e.g. pumps, motors)
- Modify Staffing
Energy Storage Discharge
- Battery
- Thermal
Resources
- MCE’s Power Hour: Turn Energy into Revenue with Peak Flex Market (webinar recording)
- Peak Flex Market Flyer (pdf)
Interest Form
Complete the interest form below and we will contact you with more information about MCE’s Peak Flex Market program.