DSM Planning Studies

Driven by regulatory requirements as well as rate case and restructuring settlements, utility demand side management (DSM) is making a come-back.

To develop effective programs that meet the utility’s and their customers’ needs, one must first perform some planning activities that will steer the portfolio in the best direction.

AEG assists by providing load analysis, load forecasting, and supporting statistical modeling for electric and natural gas utilities. AEG will also complete appliance saturation or market potential studies.  This research not only serves as a solid foundation from which to build a portfolio of programs and a platform on which to expand them but as a sound benchmark for monitoring progress and market penetration.