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Doug Backer

Cannon Technologies
	Member Since: 10/10/02 Author Rating: Bronze Article Count: 2 Email this author

Background

Mr. Backer has worked in energy management since 1985; with Cannon Technologies since 1991 as Marketing Director. He has contributed to articles in Hart Energy Markets, Rural Electrification, and presented topics for: IEEE-PES, TechAdvantage, Rocky Mountain Electric League, WAPA, the Utility Forum, Smart Home Conference (NRECA), and numerous regional and statewide association conferences.

Articles

2.18.03	Mass Market Pay-for-Performance Demand Response - Price-Based DR Programs with “No Interval Metering Required” Topic: Demand Response Article Viewed 471 Times; 5 comments Technology and communication constraints forced early direct load management systems to be very limited in their number of program options. As a result, mass market direct control programs are not generally considered “price responsive”.

10.8.02	A Robust Demand Response Program As An Integral Component of Optimization Topic: Demand Response Article Viewed 639 Times; 2 comments Distribution utilities today are looking for ways to improve the bottom line of energy delivery. Common strategies include asset deferment, additional communications and monitoring technology, better planning and analysis. One often overlooked strategy incorporates demand response to improve voltage (increase sales), improve reliability (avoid lost sales), defer capital improvements (conserve capital), manage supply/demand (avoid higher wholesale product costs), stabilize or reduce rates (retain customers), offer additional rate choices (retain customers), and offer value-added services (new revenue from core competency area).

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