Measurement and Verification of a utility sponsored residential demand side management programme involving multiple technologies

D. De Canha, J. H.C. Pretorius

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Abstract

Due to the low reserve margin on the electrical grid in South Africa many energy initiatives were introduces by the utility over the last decade. One such initiative was to roll out identified energy efficiency technologies at residential homes. The utility aimed to achieve a 90MW evening peak (18h00 to 20h00) demand reduction by distributing free CFLs, LEDs, geyser timers, pool timers and low flow shower roses to residential electricity customers throughout the country. This paper presents an overview of the process and methodology used to measure and verify (MandV) the energy and demand impact of the programme. The verified saving achieved was 87.2MW. This includes both an energy efficiency and a load shifting component. The project was MandV'd using the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) and SANS 50010 standard for determining energy savings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014 - Proceedings
EditorsA. Abu-Siada, Mohammad A. S. Masoum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780646923758
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov 2014
Event24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014 - Perth, Australia
Duration: 28 Sept 20141 Oct 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth
Period28/09/141/10/14

Keywords

  • Measurement and Verification
  • Residential Energy Efficiency
  • Residential Load Management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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