CNRG® Demand Management
High-Definition Demand Management for Advanced Distribution Automation
Overview
CNRG® Demand Management goes beyond basic peak load reduction to deliver an operational asset that supports modern utility needs—from ancillary services and emergency curtailment to peak shifting and supply/demand balancing. The solution offers predictive forecasting, real-time Measurement & Verification (M&V), and seamless integration with various load types and communication networks.
By combining advanced analytics, real-time communications, and turnkey program support, CNRG Demand Management redefines how utilities handle peak demand and beyond. With granular control of individual loads, robust M&V, and flexible deployment options, it offers a high-impact, future-ready approach that addresses operational reliability, market monetization, and evolving regulatory demands.
Key Features & Functionality
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Harness machine learning and AI to understand load behaviors, optimize event planning, and adjust to infrastructure constraints.
Gain accurate, continuous insights into load reduction, enabling higher-value market participation and regulatory reporting.
Support direct load control, demand response, operational reliability, peak load reduction, market monetization, and ancillary services—all in one platform.
Advanced Distribution Automation
Use near-real-time data to reduce stress on overloaded distribution assets, enhance grid reliability, and unlock new revenue streams.
Key Capabilities
- Utility-Centric Approach
- Real-time or near-real-time communications using private cellular, Wi-Fi, AMI, or fiber.
- Pinpoint and verify load reduction at a granular level—key for localized grid reliability.
- Manage irrigation pumps, commercial/industrial motors, HVAC, EV charging, and more with a single system.
- High-Definition Demand Management
- Track operating, curtailable, and curtailed loads with precision.
- Integrate with third-party or legacy hardware and communications.
- Support multiple use cases, such as event-based management for peak load or “valley filling” strategies.
- Predictive Analytics & Forecasting
- Leverage data-driven forecasting to plan and optimize demand management events.
- Bidding and capacity scheduling become more accurate, increasing program value.
- Machine learning methods (e.g., pattern analysis, statistical modeling) identify best-fit participant groups.
- Measurement & Verification
- Real-time load data replaces rough baselines, boosting the credibility and market value of demand response.
- Detailed reporting supports settlement, compliance, and program performance tracking.
- Higher yield from connected loads through ongoing oversight and anomaly detection.
Turnkey Services
- Marketing & Recruitment
- Automated enrollment portals that match program rules and verify participants.
- Installation & Maintenance
- Comprehensive support for single-phase or three-phase load controllers.
- Event Management
- Real-time monitoring of curtailment events, with instant remediation for anomalies.
- Secure Hosting & Networking
- SOC 2 Type II–certified environment, private 4G networks, and multi-communications support.
- Reporting & Incentive Administration
- Over 20 automated reports plus incentive calculation and payment processing.
Hardware Integration & BYOD
- Load Controllers (Single and Three-Phase)
- Integrated metering chip for real-time data and M&V.
- Remote start/stop, secure 4G communications, and field-proven reliability.
- Scalable from 240V to 480V and up to 800A, suitable for agriculture, industrial, and commercial loads.
- Smart Thermostats & Water Heaters
- Multiple vendor options to manage residential heating/cooling or water heating loads.
- Pre-cool/pre-heat strategies reduce peak usage without sacrificing comfort.
- Preventative maintenance alerts for potential heating/cooling element failures.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
- Integrates seamlessly with third-party smart devices for flexible, customer-friendly program enrollment.
- Single platform supports installation, monitoring, event dispatch, M&V, and incentive payouts.
