"EnerNOC Presentation Synopsis for Ductile Iron Society Newsletter"

We all know that better energy management makes good business sense, particularly in an energy-intensive industry that faces competition from abroad.  We also know that efficient use of energy will benefit our environment and community.  Yet methods for implementing simple, verifiable energy cost savings elude many business operators and plant managers.  Demand response presents a unique opportunity for businesses to access cutting-edge energy data to drive efficiency in the plant at no cost, and earn revenues from their electric utility or grid operator by reducing reliance on peaking power generation. 

Demand response programs exist across the United States with the goal to reduce peak demand for electricity, and are open to foundries and other commercial and industrial operations.  Utilities and grid operators pay commercial and industrial organizations who agree to standby to reduce electricity consumption when called upon, to prevent the need to use peaking power generation or resort to rolling blackouts.  Demand response is an improvement over interruptible programs/rates because it is voluntary, flexible, and backed with high technology.

The information technology that supports demand response participation not only makes it simple for businesses to participate, it also gives them access to energy data.  For example, EnerNOC’s PowerTrak® software is available free to all businesses in its demand response network and is an easy-to-use, web-based application that provides real-time electricity consumption information you need to better manage your energy costs.  Viewing energy data in real time allows you to reduce peak demand charges, detect inefficient equipment, and verify energy reduction and cost saving strategies.

For more information on demand response, visit www.enernoc.com.