Report: Demand Response Could Cut U.S. Peak Power Demand by 20%

Despite a constant projected growth in electricity use over the
next decade, the peak power demand in the United States
could be held essentially steady, according to a new report
from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Achieving
that feat would involve the widespread use of “smart” meters
and utility rates that go up with increasing demand.

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