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Demand-Side Management Strategy

Maximize program impact and achieve cost-effective savings. Demand-Side Management (DSM) Strategy provides research-backed portfolio guidance, program benchmarking, and advisory support—helping utilities optimize energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and decarbonization programs while meeting regulatory and legislative targets.


 

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Drive portfolio performance

Analyze DSM portfolios to identify gaps, highlight trends, and prioritize improvements. Our research supports cost-effective savings and helps utilities respond quickly to market and regulatory pressures. We focus on portfolio strategy and program design, highlighting opportunities to optimize energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and decarbonization programs.

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Benchmark programs and strategy

Compare programs against top-performing peers. Our research and benchmarking on utility pilots, programs, and regulatory requirements highlight innovative approaches and areas for improvement, helping utilities implement strategies efficiently and strengthen overall portfolios.

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Learn from peers and experts

Support strategic and tactical decisions across DSM portfolios. Utilities gain insights and connections through Ask E Source, utility-only webinars, virtual working groups, one-on-one conversations, and our exclusive, industry-leading utility roundtables. Our experts provide guidance on the business case for initiatives, program design, and communication with customers, implementers, internal stakeholders, and regulators. 

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Peer learning

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Regulatory readiness

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Optimized portfolios

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Enhance portfolio performance and program outcomes.

Connect with our team today to see how Demand-Side Management Strategy can help you optimize your DSM portfolio, implement cost-effective programs, and achieve measurable savings across energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and decarbonization initiatives.