Demand Side Response (DSR)

Demand Side Response (DSR) refers to mechanisms that incentivise consumers to adjust electricity usage.

Actions

  • Reduce demand
  • Increase demand
  • Shift demand in time

Objective

  • Modify the load profile to support:
    • System stability
    • Peak reduction
    • Cost efficiency

Notes

DSR is often used interchangeably with Demand Response, though usage can vary by context.