Demand response

DEFINITION: A service which encourages businesses and consumers to reduce or shift their energy usage in peak periods, usually in response to price changes or incentive payments. Demand response measures enable participants to save on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

See also: Decentralised energy

See also: Distributed generation

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