Santee Cooper
07/02/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2024 14:23
Understanding Demand Response and How SmartRewards Can Benefit You
Understanding Demand Response and How SmartRewards Can Benefit You
Posted on July 2, 2024 by John Brush
In today's rapidly changing energy landscape, the importance of demand response has never been more evident. From the increasing frequency of severe weather events to concerns about fuel shortages, the need to manage electric demand efficiently has become paramount. To grasp the concept of demand response fully, it is essential to first understand why it can be important to reduce electric demand.
Why Reduce Electric Demand?
Reducing electric demand offers a multitude of benefits, including:
- Improved Grid Reliability: Demand response plays a critical role in helping utilities manage peak demand periods, thereby reducing the risks of blackouts and brownouts, and ensuring grid reliability even during times of high stress.
- Cost Savings for Consumers: By curbing energy consumption during peak demand hours, utilities can avoid the expense of building new power plants or transmission lines to meet the demand. This helps keep energy costs lower for consumers.
- Promotion of Renewable Energy: Many renewable energy sources are only available at certain times. Demand response can be used to shift demand to times when renewables like solar and wind are at peak production.
- Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: By reducing reliance on fossil-fuel based power plants during peak demand periods, demand response initiatives contribute to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change.
SmartRewards: A Proactive Approach to Demand Response
At Santee Cooper, we prioritize demand response through SmartRewards. This voluntary program is designed to empower consumers to play an active role in managing electricity demand while enjoying tangible benefits.
How SmartRewards Works:
- Participating is Simple: By enrolling in SmartRewards, you allow us to install a switch that makes temporary adjustments to your central heating and cooling system and/or electric water heater to reduce electrical demand for short intervals.
- Earn Bill Credits: As a participant, you will earn bill credits up to $100 the first year and up to $50 for every subsequent year you are enrolled in the program.
Join the SmartRewards Movement Today!
With nearly 1,000 satisfied customers already enrolled, SmartRewards will make a significant impact on grid reliability, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Join us in shaping a more resilient energy future by enrolling in SmartRewards today.
To learn more about SmartRewards and enroll in the program, visit SCSmartRewards.com or call 833-493-1038.
Together, let's make a difference in how we manage energy demand and pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.