Demand Response and Response to Energy Savings Initiative Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD Victor Melton, Maintenance Supervisor Bobby Shaw, Environmental Technician November 15, 2017
Demand Response Benefits Saving money and protecting the environment Cut down on Kwh used over the course of the year Lessing the load on ERCOT during highest demand and “peak periods” Lowering your peak can lower your rate on your next RFP
Anticipated Savings Lowering Summer Peak Load Could Save $250,000 to $300,000 $125,000 to $175,000 would be in deregulated power price Remaining $125,000 would be in electric delivery charges
Struggles With Implementing Management Changes: Replaced Assistant Superintendent of Business, Chief Operations Officer, Maintenance Supervisor Engineering Cost: New HVAC Controls system New Lighting Controls Cultural Change: Training teachers and district staff in mindful energy management
Demand Response Future Implement Program starting 2019 - 2020