demand response
[/dɪˈmænd rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: demand responses
resposta à demanda
1. A change in electric consumption by end-use customers from their normal patterns in response to changes in the price of electricity or to incentive payments designed to induce lower electricity use at times of high wholesale market prices or when system reliability is jeopardized
The utility implemented a demand response program to reduce peak electricity consumption during summer months.
A concessionária implementou um programa de resposta à demanda para reduzir o consumo de eletricidade nos horários de pico durante os meses de verão.
2. The ability of electricity consumers to adjust their usage patterns based on real-time pricing or utility signals
Smart meters enable demand response by providing consumers with immediate feedback on their energy consumption.
Medidores inteligentes permitem resposta à demanda fornecendo aos consumidores feedback imediato sobre seu consumo de energia.
3. A grid management strategy that encourages consumers to reduce or shift their electricity usage during peak demand periods
Demand response is crucial for balancing the grid when renewable energy sources are inconsistent.
A resposta à demanda é crucial para equilibrar a rede quando as fontes de energia renovável são inconsistentes.
Demand response has become increasingly important in Brazil due to the country's reliance on hydroelectric power and the need to manage water reservoirs effectively. ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) has been promoting demand response initiatives. In the USA, particularly in competitive energy markets like NEISO and PJM, demand response is a mature market mechanism with significant financial incentives for industrial and commercial participants.
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