Demand and Energy Technology Research

Since 2005, the Demand and Energy Technology (DETech) Research Consortium has served as an independent source for utility research dedicated to the investigation of "win-win" policies and innovative solutions. The utilities are eager to promote consumer energy efficiency, demand response, distributed energy resources and revenue-producing premium products and services.

DETech focuses on solutions at the intersection of customer service, utility operations and regulation. The research activities support the development of smart grid.

Recent research topics:

• Building a future Integrated Demand Offering (IDO)

• EE program optimization in a carbon-constrained world

• Behavioral programs and their impact on conservation

• Improving customer participation through innovative marketing approaches

• Impact of new & innovative providers entering the energy management market

• Smart grid data management and the development of new customer offerings

• Interactions among ISO and utility DR programs

DETech's thirteen utility members collectively serve millions of customers in 24 states. The consortium provides the following benefits:

• Conduct collaborative research on strategic issues to support utility planning and smart grid development

• Focus on solutions that drive EE, DR and DER product innovation, enhance program efficiency and effectiveness, and improve the customer experience

• Analyze new technology trends and the impact on polices and demand programs

• Promote the development and sharing of best practices among its members

DETech research contributes to:

• An enhanced customer experience

• Increases in utility revenues and earnings

DETech's success is determined through the value it delivers to its member utilities and their ability to directly apply the research and solutions.