By their very nature, the performance of any emerging technology is shrouded in speculation, which makes them difficult to evaluate for inclusion in utility programs. Here, we review four technologies that we think will see significant market uptake over the next four years.

Hotels and motels make great candidates for commercial and industrial (C&I) demand-response (DR) programs. Participating allows owners to bolster their "green" image in the marketplace, and incentive payments can offset costs.