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Energy Curtailment Program: Reduce Your Energy Consumption and Get Paid


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What is Energy Curtailment?

Energy Curtailment programs (also known as demand response) pay businesses for reducing energy consumption when demand is greatest.

Businesses that are looking for ways to cut costs may do so easily by working with Green-Buildings.com to choose the right independent systems operator and enter into an energy curtailment program.

What are the financial benefits? How much can I get paid?

We know from first-hand experience that the financial benefits can be significant. Energy Curtailment programs pay significant sums of money to business owners in return for lowering their demand for electricity to help balance supply and demand on the electric grid and ensure stability. Payments can be made on a regular basis or determined by actual performance.

Depending on factors such as excess capacity and a business' usage profile, payments to customers of tens of thousands of dollars annually is not uncommon.

Additional benefits:

Businesses entering into an energy curtailment program typically receive free power consumption monitoring equipment. By more closely monitoring its energy, a business receives valuable feedback which can help further reduce energy consumption year after year.

Why is Energy Curtailment Important?

Power demand increases have been caused by population growth, proliferation of electronics and increased air conditioning in home and office spaces. Supply often cannot keep pace with demand during peak times, such as in hot summer months.

What are the Benefits of Curtailment Programs

- Increase Revenue
- Help the Environment by Reducing Electricty Usage
- Ensure Reliable Electrical Supply


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