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Smart Grid/Demand Response



One Smart Meter Smart Grid uses technology to enhance power delivery and use through intelligent two-way communication. Power generators, suppliers and users are all part of the equation. Smart grid can monitor activities in real time, exchange data about supply and demand, optimize the grid and adjust power use to changing load requirements. Smart grid technology includes everything from interactive appliances in homes to substation automation and sensors on transmission lines.

Transmission Lines Demand response can enhance economics and system reliability for BPA, our customer utilities and the region. It's defined as a change in electric usage by demand-side resources from their normal consumption patterns in response (1) to changes in the price of electricity over time, or (2) to incentive payments designed to induce lower electricity use at times of high wholesale market prices or (3) when system reliability is jeopardized.

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