What is demand response?

Demand response (DR) programs help reduce electricity use during times of high demand, when the grid is under stress. Think of 4pm to 9pm, when everyone comes home from work and starts cooking, watching TV, etcetera. During these peak times, cities must often turn to large and expensive power plants to meet demand.

When your battery system is enrolled in a demand response program, it will team up with thousands of others to provide stored energy to the power supply and help stabilize the grid, lowering prices for everyone. If you receive a no-cost system through the SGIP program, this is a requirement.