Demand Management

Demand management refers to the strategies businesses use to control when and how electricity is consumed in order to reduce peak demand. Because demand charges are based on the highest level of power a building draws during a short interval, managing those peaks can significantly lower electricity costs. Many facilities achieve this by shifting loads, staggering equipment startup, or using control systems that limit simultaneous power use. The articles in this section explain how demand management works and the operational strategies businesses use to reduce demand charges.