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Demand Response
Find The Right Solution For You
You can reduce your business’s energy use during periods of high or costly demand and receive incentives when enrolled in the program.
Daily or targeted curtailment
We offer two different participation options for Eversource customers that allow you to select the number of events and incentive amounts that work best for you.
- Daily participants will generally participate in more called events, which means more opportunity for incentives.
- Targeted participants will likely participate in fewer events and will see fewer in incentives.
Our team of demand response experts and trusted partners will work closely with you to find the right plan for your business and facilities - with little or no operational impact.
You can also see last season's event calendar to learn what to expect in a typical demand response season.
Are you a battery customer? Check out Energy Storage Solutions.
Earning Incentives
After enrolling in the program, you will lower your electricity use in response to a peak demand event.
The summer event season goes from June 1 to September 30. All events last 2 to 3 hours and are called between 3 and 8 p.m.
- Daily curtailment participants can earn a $200 incentive per average kW reduction per season. You will participate in between 30 to 60 events.
- Targeted dispatch participants can earn a $45 incentive per average kW reduction per season, as well as a $10 kW bonus averaged across all weekend events. You will participate in between three to eight events.
Peak Demand Events
You will receive notification 24 hours before a peak demand event is called. Notifications can be sent via email, text message and/or phone call depending on your preferences. You will also receive notification when the event is over.
Curtailment Service Providers
Our experts and trusted Curtailment Service Providers (CSPs) can walk you through the ins and outs of demand response and help you find ways to lower energy use that work for your business. You may also qualify for an additional incentive of up to $1,500 if an interval meter needs to be installed in your facility.
CSPs are our trusted partners who provide demand response equipment and services, and in return for their services, you share your incentive payment with them. The split is determined through your negotiations with the CSP.
You do not need a CSP to participate or earn incentives, but their services often reduce operational impacts, provide valuable information about your energy use and manage our requirement of having your site's data streaming to our platform. You can contact our eligible CSPs using the information below to discuss their offerings.
If you would like to enroll directly without a CSP, please contact connectedsolutions@eversource.com to learn about your options.
| CSP | Contact Email |
|---|---|
| CPower | Eversource@CPowerEnergyManagement.com |
| Enel X | EversourceNE@enel.com |
| Voltus | EversourceNE@voltus.co |
Case Study
To learn more about how ConnectedSolutions helps businesses in Connecticut, check out our Accel International Case Study.
Qualification and Getting Started
You must be an Eversource electric customer on a commercial electric rate and pay into Eversource energy efficiency funds. To get started, email connectedsolutions@eversource.com.
Incentives For Battery Storage Systems In Your Business
Energy Storage Solutions helps Connecticut businesses and communities install battery systems to increase your resiliency when the power goes out, and help us manage demand on the grid during times of high electricity demand.
We offer upfront incentives to help cover the costs of buying and installing your battery, and performance-based incentives based on how much your battery system contributes to the grid.