Demand Response
Shifting or reducing electricity consumption in response to grid signals or price incentives.
Technical Details
Programs can be price-based (time-of-use/real-time pricing) or incentive-based (curtailment requests). EV charging is a strong candidate because it is schedulable.
Fleet Applications
Fleet depots can lower costs and support grid stability by throttling or shifting charging during constrained periods while maintaining dispatch readiness.
Related Terms
Smart Charging
Intelligent management of EV charging sessions to optimize energy consumption based on grid constraints, energy prices, and vehicle schedule requirements.
Peak Shaving
Strategy to reduce electricity consumption during intervals of maximum demand to lower demand charges.
Demand Charge
A fee on a commercial electricity bill based on the highest amount of power (kW) drawn during a 15-minute interval in the billing period.
Smart Grid
A modernized electricity grid that uses digital control and two-way communication to balance supply and demand.
IEC 60870-5-104 (Telecontrol Protocol)
A TCP/IP-based protocol used by grid operators for remote control and monitoring of grid-connected assets.