Demand response (DR), distributed generation (DG) and energy storage technologies are all underutilized assets that can dramatically reduce grid stress and lay the groundwork for a sustainable energy future, according to industry experts.
With many states implementing renewable energy standards and utilities facing across-the-board increases in energy demand, now is the time to find clever ways to make energy more efficient.
Both peak loads and generation dips caused by the intermittency of renewable sources can affect the power supply.
