1. Demand Response and Response to Energy Savings Initiative Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD
Victor Melton, Maintenance Supervisor
Bobby Shaw, Environmental Technician
November 15, 2017

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Demand Response Future
Implement Program starting