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Utility Programs – What Has Been Learned and Where Are We Going

Utility Programs – What Has Been Learned and Where Are We Going. U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee National Town Meeting on Demand Response June 2 & 3, 2008 Paul J Lehman. Xcel Energy Overview. Northern States Power Company- Minnesota. Northern States Power Company- Wisconsin.

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Utility Programs – What Has Been Learned and Where Are We Going

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  1. Utility Programs – What Has Been Learned and Where Are We Going U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee National Town Meeting on Demand Response June 2 & 3, 2008 Paul J Lehman

  2. Xcel Energy Overview Northern States Power Company- Minnesota Northern States Power Company- Wisconsin Public Service Company of Colorado Southwestern Public Service Gas Customers 1.8 M Electric Customers 3.3 M

  3. Demand Response ProgramsNumber of Programs by Region • MRO - 7 • WECC - 2 • SPP - 3

  4. Demand Response ProgramsNumber of Customers by Region • MRO – 373,561 • WECC – 87,858 • SPP - 10

  5. Demand Response ProgramsPotential Demand Reduction by Region • MRO – 1006 MW (11%) • WECC – 228 MW (3%) • SPP – 57 MW (1%)

  6. Demand Response ProgramsDemand Reduction by Customer Type(MW)

  7. Demand Response ProgramsDemand Reduction by Function(MW)

  8. Types ofDemand Response Control • Autonomous – Happens all by itself. Self-sensing of very local conditions. Sensors react with no communications. • Resource Initiated – DR polls a site/bulletin board for what information is desired. • Bulk Dispatched – System operator sends broad message to DR and DR responds. • Precision Dispatch – Full bi-directional communications. Integrate what is going on at DR and then decisions are made on what performance of DR is desired.

  9. Demand Response ProgramsDemand Reduction by Control Type(MW)

  10. Where Are We Going Xcel Energy’s Smart Grid City

  11. What makes a grid “smart”? • More renewable energy options • Optimization of the entire grid and the energy pathway • Allows customers to interact with the utility • Adding sensors and high-speed communications • Self-balancing, self-monitoring system • Wired for real-time analytics, pricing and decision making Bringing the power grid into the digital age.

  12. Xcel Energy - Smart Grid vision & approach • First to present a comprehensive solution • Densest concentration of new technologies • Encompassing the entire power pathway • Fuel source to end-use consumer • Collaborative model • Shared risk, shared rewards • Focus on environmental aspects • Uniquely positions Xcel Energy

  13. Smart Grid City - Boulder, Colo. “An international showcase of smart grid possibilities… a comprehensive demonstration of an intelligent grid community.” • Test technology • Integrate smart grid portfolio of projects • Prove benefits and possibilities

  14. Expected Benefits • Better manage your energy use and save money • More energy efficiency/conservation options • Choices for smart appliances and smart in-home controls • Reduced carbon footprint • More clean, green power • Reduced dependence on foreign oil • New energy storage technology • Address climate change concerns • Enhanced grid reliability and performance • Strengthens national grid security • Shared-risk business model to fund improvements and modernize aging assets

  15. Learn more at: xcelenergy.com/smartgrid

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