1. Synergies Between Other IEA DSM Tasks and DSB
Identify outputs of other IEA Tasks that could be useful for DSB
Benefits of collaboration
Avoid duplicating effort
Speed-up the DSB implementation process
Create new opportunities for customers to participate in DSB

2. Task I: International Database on DSM Technologies and Programmes
Objective
Establish and maintain an international DSM database
Provide results to guide the development of effective DSM programmes
Task is likely to increase awareness of new electricity products and mechanisms - facilitating the introduction of new DSB products
Limited potential for collaboration

3. Task II: Communication Technologies for DSM
Objective
Assess options for applying communications to DSM and customer service programmes
Specify the necessary technology and demonstrate its application
Task results cover communication technologies for load control, data transmission, data processing, automated meter reading and billing
Clear opportunities for beneficial collaboration

4. Task III: Co-operative Procurement of Innovative Technologies for DSM
Objective
Assist in developing the market for energy efficient and environmentally friendly DSM technologies
Develop co-operative international procurement processes
Task is likely to increase awareness of new electricity products and mechanisms - facilitating the introduction of new DSB products
Task completed

5. Task IV: Development of Improved Methods for Integrating Demand- side Options into Resource Planning
Objective
Assist in raising the position of DSM in the resource planning process
Task could lead to DSB being more widely used to overcome electricity network constraints
Task completed

6. Task V: Investigation of Techniques for Implementation of DSM Technology in the Marketplace
Objective
Develop common methodology for successfully implementing DSM technologies with residential and small commercial customers
Task may provide useful information on the type and quantity of controllable loads for DSB
Task completed

7. Task VI: DSM and Energy Efficiency in Changing Electricity Businesses
Objective
Produce information for authorities on mechanisms to promote DSM and energy efficiency in a liberalising electricity industry
Task is likely to assist in the introduction of DSB to a new market
Encourage authorities to design a trading mechanisms that treats DSB favourably
Task completed

8. Task VII: International Collaboration on Market Transformation
Objective
Encourage and accelerate the uptake of energy efficient technologies, with the involvement of major retailers
Task is likely to increase awareness of new electricity products and mechanisms - facilitating the introduction of new DSB products

9. Task IX: The Role of Municipalities in a Liberalised System
Objective
Define priorities for local authorities on DSM
Develop guidelines for improving the implementation of DSM programmes by local authorities
Task may highlight locations in which customers may be most receptive to DSB