07/20/2016

2016 Demand Response Program - It's Hot!

Source: KOREnergy

Weather in our part of the country is above normal and getting hotter. The summer of 2016 is projected to be one of the hottest on record.

We want to remind those who are enrolled in the Printing Industries of Ohio • N. Kentucky/KOREnergy - Demand Response Program that we started a new Program Year on June 1, 2016, ending on September 30, 2016.

It only takes a day or two of 90+ degree weather to put stress on the high voltage electric grid, resulting in the potential need for Demand Response participation!

“Events” are only called by PJM when the grid is at a point of potential “brownouts,” which doesn’t happen very often. Historically, every 3-4 years, we have an Event which lasts for 1-3 hours. If an Event is called, YOU CONTROL YOUR FACILITY AND DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN PARTICIPATE!

 The following are the key points concerning the operations of the Program when an Event is called:

1.  PJM Demand Response Program:

•  PJM can call an “Event” (electric usage reduction on any weekday):
•  June 1^st through Sept. 30^th
•  Beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 8:00 pm Eastern Prevailing Time.
•  You’ll receive two (2) hours advance notice from KOREnergy if PJM calls an Event.
•  Maximum Event duration = 6 hours (historical avg. 3-4 hours).
•  Historically, weather conditions (high temperatures) occur mid-July thru mid-August.
•  This is when the probability of an “Event” (electric usage reduction) being called by PJM is the highest. 

2. Electric Reduction Procedures :

• KOREnergy requires that all of our clients develop an Electric Reduction Procedures Plan.
• KOREnergy recommends that you prepare those departments and staff who are designated and responsible for enacting an Electric Reduction at your facility.
• Don’t hesitate to call KOREnergy if you require assistance.

3. Communication Protocol – Contact Individuals at your facility:

• If there have been any changes in the Contact Individuals that KOREnergy has on file for your facility, please contact Norma Fravel at KOREnergy with changes or additions.
• When providing phone numbers please specify whether the number is a cell phone or office phone (if possible, we prefer cell phones).

Bob Korandovich, President

KOREnergy, Ltd.

A PJM Member Company

Ph: 614.883.6401 / Fax: 740.927.9827

bobk@korenergyltd.com