Demand Response Automation

Motivation / Problem Statement

Electric DR is needed to reduce load on electric grid; new strategies and technologies needed for buildings.

Field studies and framework developing linking DR and energy efficiency.

> 25 buildings in California with 8% reduction; Greater results NYTimes with advanced controls.

Need to integrate DOE BT efforts with EPACT.

Automated Diagnostics and Prognostics, Energy Information Systems, Advanced Lighting Controls, link to Zero Energy Buildings