Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Utility Planning and Operations Engineers
• Energy and Facilities Managers
• Smart Grid and IT Specialists
• Demand Response Program Coordinators
• Regulatory and Policy Analysts

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Define the core objectives and benefits of Demand Side Management.
• Distinguish between various types of demand response programs.
• Design load reduction strategies for commercial and industrial consumers.
• Analyze the economic factors driving EDSM implementation and success.
• Identify key enabling technologies like smart grids and energy storage.
• Evaluate the impact of EDSM on system reliability and cost savings.

DAY 1

Fundamentals and Principles of EDSM

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Definition and Scope of Demand Side Management
• The Difference Between Supply-Side and Demand-Side Solutions
• Objectives of EDSM: Peak Shaving, Load Shifting, Conservation
• Economic Drivers for EDSM for both Utilities and Consumers
• Overview of Load Curves and System Peak Analysis

DAY 2

Demand Response Program Design

• Types of Demand Response Programs and their Mechanisms
• Designing Interruptible Load and Direct Load Control Programs
• Dynamic Pricing Models (Time-of-Use, Critical Peak Pricing)
• Customer Enrollment and Communication Strategies
• Measurement, Verification, and Evaluation of Program Savings
• Regulatory and Market Frameworks for Demand Response

DAY 3

EDSM Enabling Technologies

• The Role of Smart Meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Application of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Load Shifting
• Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
• Building Automation Systems and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Communication Protocols for EDSM Implementation
• Using Data Analytics for Load Forecasting and Targeting

DAY 4

Implementation in C&I Sectors

• Detailed Load Profile Analysis for Commercial Buildings
• Implementing EDSM in Large Industrial Processes
• Technical Requirements for Load Control and Curtailment
• Optimization of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Lighting System Controls and Energy Efficiency Measures
• Case Studies of Successful EDSM Programs

DAY 5

Economic Analysis and Future Trends

• Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness of EDSM Programs
• Utility Perspective: Avoided Costs and Capacity Deferral
• Customer Perspective: Bill Savings and Incentive Structures
• Future Trends: Electrification and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration of Renewables and Flexible Demand
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony