Peak energy demand and demand side response

Peak Energy Demand and Demand Side Response presents evidence on a set of Demand Side Response activities, ranging from price-based to incentive-based programmes and policies. Examples are drawn from different programmes for both residential and non-residential sectors of electricity demand, including Time of Use tariffs, Critical Peak Pricing Automated Demand Controllers and Ancillary Services. The book also looks at the actual energy saving impacts of smart meters, the activities which constitute peak demand and the potential opportunities associated with European smart grids and Capacity Markets. This is the first book presenting comprehensive analysis of the impacts, cost benefits and risks associated with Demand Side Response programmes and policies. It should be of interest to students, scholars and policy-makers in the areas of energy, environmental economics and applied economics.-- 1. Peak Demand -- 2. Demand Side Response -- 3. People's activities and residential peak demand -- 4. Smart meters -- 5. Time of Use Pricing -- 6. Simulating Critical Peak Pricing -- 7. Automated Demand Controllers -- 8. Market-based ancillary services -- 9. Capacity Markets and Demand Side Response -- 10. Conclusion