by Wayne Pales | Oct 10, 2017
It saddens me when I hear people, not involved in the utility industry, talk about demand response (DR) as an inconvenience to customers. It frustrates me when people within the utility industry tell the same story and claim DR will deliver no value. I believe it’s...
by Wayne Pales | Sep 27, 2017
Demand Response is a hot topic in the Australian energy industry. Its inclusion in Dr Alan Finkel’s report, “Blueprint for the Future: Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market” has given it much-needed...
by Wayne Pales | Sep 18, 2017
‘Demand Response’ continues to get increased attention in the Australian media. It is interesting that even when discussing this activity outside of utilities, we have retained the term Demand Response. I don’t know why. Demand Response, or DR, as we call it, is...
by Wayne Pales | Sep 12, 2017
Demand Response (DR) is finally starting to pick up momentum in Australia. We have an opportunity to get it right the first time, to learn from others and not miss out vital steps. The idea of Demand Response is to reduce or shift energy use during a particular...
by Wayne Pales | Aug 16, 2017
I have written about the connected home, and how the giant is now awakening. Both startups and established players are entering this space with everyone from home entertainment to white goods manufacturers. Those of us in the energy industry need to ask ourselves,...
