Three Case Studues of the Application of Energy Systems Optimization Best Prectices for Automatic Demand Response

This paper summarizes three case study buildings located in Austin, Texas that were selected for inclusion in a review of the demand reduction program of the utility company Austin Energy. The buildings studied include a city government office building, a grocery store, and an industrial research office building containing high density data processing and server areas. This paper discusses the influence of the demand reduction measures on the indoor space conditions and HVAC system equipment, and cautionary notes regarding implementation for each measure. The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of these facilities entering Austin Energy's demand reduction program