Open Automated Demand Response Technologies for Dynamic Pricing and Smart Grid

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Conference Paper
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LBNL-4028E
Abstract

We present an Open Automated Demand Response Communications Specifications (OpenADR) data model capable of communicating real-time prices to electricity customers. We also show how the same data model could be used to for other types of dynamic pricing tariffs (including peak pricing tariffs, which are common throughout the United States). Customers participating in automated demand response programs with building control systems can respond to dynamic prices by using the actual prices as inputs to their control systems. Alternatively, prices can be mapped into "building operation modes," which can act as inputs to control systems. We present several different strategies customers could use to map prices to operation modes. Our results show that OpenADR can be used to communicate dynamic pricing within the Smart Grid and that OpenADR allows for interoperability with existing and future systems, technologies, and electricity markets.

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submitted 5/31/10, accepted 6/30/10

Conference Name
Grid-Interop Conference 2010
Year of Publication
2010
Conference Location
Chicago, IL
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