Demand and Energy Technology Research

Since 2005, the Demand and Energy Technology (DETech) Research Consortium has served as an independent source of utility research dedicated to the investigation of "win-win" policies and innovative solutions 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 that support the development of a Smart Grid.

Recent research topics:

• Building a future Integrated Demand Offering (IDO)

• EE program optimization in a carbon-constrained world

• Improving customer participation through innovative marketing approaches

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

• Interactions among ISO and utility DR programs

DETech's utility members collectively serve millions of customers in 22 states. The consortium provides the following benefits:

• Conducts collaborative research on strategic issues to support utility planning and Smart Grid development

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

• Analyzes new technology trends and their impact on polices and demand programs

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

DETech research contributes to:

• Enhanced customer experience

• Increased 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.