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Demand response infrastructure associated costs

Hi there,

I am currently assessing the feasibility of this credit. As per now I am aiming for Case 2. since there is no know DR program available. 

But I am wondering which are the cost associated with the required infrastructure, do any system that can connect to a BMS be feasible to communicate with a DR program through it? or does it need any extra technology? Does it have any implicit cost?

Thank you,

Julio

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Marcus Sheffer
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Wed, 06/22/2022 - 18:01

You need to install all of the infrastructure that would enable the building to shed at least 10% of peak electricity usage. So this typically includes metering that is not a part of the typical building metering installations. You also need a plan that includes a demonstration that the infrastructure installed has the capacity to shed the necessary loads. FInally you must contact the utility to indicate your interest in participating in a DR program should them implement one in their rate tariff. So there is a cost for the infrastructure as well as a cost associated with the time to develop the plan and contact the utility. 

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:37

Hi Marcus, Thank you very much for your response.  Which are these unusual mettering that need to be installed? If understand well the cost for the DR infrastructure will be directly related to the use typology and size of the building. Best, Julio
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Thu, 06/23/2022 - 14:36

Typically submetering of the systems being curtailed, so it depends of your approach to reducing peak loads.

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