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DRRC Creates Research Roadmap for California
The Demand Response Research Center (DRRC) was created by the California Energy Commission (CEC) in 2004. It is charged with conducting and disseminating near-term research that advances the multi-institutional needs for demand response in California. Key stakeholders include the California Energy Commission, Public Utility Commission, ISO, investor and municipal utilities, consumer groups, trade associations, technology providers and other research organizations. DRRC objectives are to create a research roadmap for Demand Response in California, establish multi-institutional partnerships, foster collaborative relationships with other organizations and institutions, provide a long-term focus to DR research topics, and conduct research, development, demonstrations and technology transfer
In December 2004, the DRRC convened a panel of 21 California and national experts from utility, government, regulatory, consulting and other organizations to help provide an informed perspective on demand response problems and opportunities. In a two day planning session, the expert panel addressed six fundamental problems with demand response research and implementation activities, including the definition of demand response, market models, and the role of customers in utility programs. Demand response policies, valuation, technology and customer behavior were also addressed. The Scoping Study Roundtable Report, published in April 2005, summarized the results of the expert panel sessions and provided the foundation for the DRRC research plan.
With the guidance of a Partner Planning Committee, the DRRC identified and prioritized eight research topics. The two highest priority topics, highlighted in the accompanying exhibit, were released for public comment in July 2005. As a result of a competitive process, research contracts for each project were awarded in October 2005.
In an effort to push the boundaries on demand response research, the DRRC took an innovative approach to these baseline projects. Two contracts were awarded for each project. Each contractor will perform the same set of tasks, culminating in the presentation of a Phase 1 Report in January 2006 before a nationally representative Technical Advisory Group. The quality, responsiveness and insight of their Phase 1 product will determine who is awarded a Phase 2 development and implementation contract.
Companion articles on the adjoining pages provide more information on each of these initial DRRC research projects. Information is also provide to describe how your organization can participate in both the Phase 2 development and implementation efforts as well as other DRRC research efforts.
To learn more about the DRRC, visit our web page.
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