What types of programs can I enroll in as an energy storage system owner?
12 Dec 2022
With extreme weather events and other threats to energy
security becoming more frequent, more homeowners are looking to purchase energy
storage systems to provide them peace of mind in an outage. In addition to
providing backup power, energy storage systems can also provide homeowners with
cost savings benefits and serve as a tool to manage utility costs through
demand-response programs. Learn more about the different types of cost-savings
programs ESS owners can enroll in below:
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Distributed Energy Resources (DER):
Distributed Energy Resources refer to small, modular, energy generation
and storage technologies such as energy storage systems that provide
electric capacity or energy where needed. DER systems may either be
connected to the local electric power grid or isolated from the grid in
stand-alone applications.
Users of DERs may be able to enroll in demand-response and energy
efficiency programs that allow them to manage their electricity use during
periods of higher power prices. Demand response and energy efficiency
programs can reduce users' electricity consumption when prices are high or
the reliability of the grid is threatened. Users can receive payments for
the reductions they make.
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Distributed Energy Management Systems (DERMS): Distributed Energy Management Systems refer to software used by
utility companies to manage distributed energy resources (DER)—such as
solar panels or energy storage systems. DERMS are used to control and
optimize the energy distribution of DERs to enable better management of
the energy grid and increased efficiency and reliability for homeowners
and businesses.
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Net Energy Metering: Net energy metering allows customers
who generate electricity from a solar power system to sell the energy they
aren’t using back to the grid. This can help homeowners reduce their
electricity bills.
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Time-of-Use (TOU): Time-of-use metering is a method of
measuring and charging a utility customer's energy consumption based on
when the energy is used. Utility companies charge more during the time of
day when electricity use is higher. TOU rates vary by region and utility.
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