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  • Air Conditioning

    Optimize DLC yields without sacrificing comfort

Overview

Maximize demand-response yields from air conditioners while ensuring customer comfort. Extend the life and value of your DLC programs with precise Measurement & Verification and fairness algorithms that guarantee uniform contributions from all participants.

Key Features

    • Precision M&V: Capture accurate, real-time load reduction data for every event.
    • Fairness Algorithms: Automatically balance event assignments to eliminate free-riders and ensure equitable participation.

    • Comfort-First Controls: Implement temperature-rise and pre-cool strategies within customer-defined comfort bands.

    • Adaptive Dispatch: Continuously adjust commands based on live performance and grid conditions.

    • Seamless Integration: Onboard a wide range of residential AC units with minimal setup.


Benefits

    • Higher Program Yield: Drive greater kW-shed per event through optimized control.
    • Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Maintain comfort levels and transparent program rules.
    • Equitable Participation: Prevent program fatigue and improve long-term engagement.

How it works

    • Enrollment & Baseline: Register AC units and establish normal usage profiles.
    • Fairness Setup: Configure algorithm parameters to ensure balanced event distribution.

    • Event Dispatch: Trigger smart temperature adjustments within comfort limits.

    • Real-Time M&V: Record actual load relief and verify performance instantly.

    • Optimization & Reporting: Apply fairness corrections for future events and generate audited results.