The Art of the Possible: Driving Demand Response Through Energy Performance Contracting

This session explores approaches for integrating demand response into Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), with a focus on capturing savings through enabling technologies. Presented in collaboration with utility partners and tailored for federal customers, learners will examine how participation in demand response (DR) programs can deliver additional value for facilities and how utilities support federal DR efforts. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to identify, assess, and pursue DR opportunities that enhance the effectiveness of federal energy projects.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify demand response and how a facility participates in a demand response event
• Recognize the benefits of federal facility participation in demand response programs
• Determine how to include demand response in an Energy Performance Contract to turn savings into a payment stream for enabling technologies
• Understand how utilities support federal demand response