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As electrification grows as a tool to reach greenhouse-gas reduction goals, so do the risks of using electricity at times when it is most dirty and costly. To ensure that the benefits of long-term electrificaton of residential buildings are balanced with the short-term impacts on the grid, Massachusetts has begun testing consumer value propositions through tools like the 2017 Peak Demand Management Grant Program, Mass Save Connected Solutions, and the Clean Peak Standard. This panel of EE Program Administrators, policymakers, and grantees will discuss the insights gained through these initiatives, including methods to manage demand using battery storage, EV charging, thermal storage, home equipment control, and policy levers.

Skill Level
2 (some prior experience/knowledge helpful)

Session Chairs

Room / Location
Marina II
Learning Objectives
Describe what can trigger a residential consumer of electricity to shift their energy use in the absence of Time of Use rates
Discuss the biggest challenges to electrifying buildings while managing grid impact
Explain the market barriers that still need to be addressed to ensure building electrification doesn't negatively impact the grid
Inform consumers about the grid impacts of their electrification decisions
CEU Information

AIA 1.5 LU/HSW
MA CSL 1.5 hours, Energy
AICP (American Planning Association) 1.5 hours

Session ID
BOS20-119
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