Demand Response Reduces Grid Stress in PJM During Polar Vortex
WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2014) – In the May 8 report, “Analysis of Operational Events and Market Impacts During the January 2014 Cold Weather Events”, PJM Interconnection asserts that, while the electric grid was stressed during the Polar Vortex, demand response played an important role in maintaining the reliability of the system. During the Polar […]
AEMA Reacts Strongly to Market Monitor Report
The Advanced Energy Management Alliance responded swiftly to a report released by the PJM Independent Market Monitor on the state of the market, including demand response. Jon Wellinghoff, Strategic Counsel of AEMA, stated: “The Market Monitor has reported that demand response saved consumers in PJM $11.8 billion in the 2013 capacity auction, yet the demand response recommendations […]