Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programming

The Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programming course is a comprehensive two-day course designed specifically for utility staff, energy providers, and policymakers to develop successful DSM programs or update existing ones. More specifically, this course delves into the technical aspects of program design, implementation, and evaluation to influence the consumption patterns of electricity users.

The course addresses the basics of DSM by setting up a common understanding of the concept. Parameters to be covered in this course include but are not limited to:

• Common traits of successful DSM programs
• Programs life cycle
• Resource acquisition and market transformation
• Quantification and estimation of savings

The course engages participants in hands-on activities, including scenario-based program design periodical adjustment exercises focused on ensuring that participants leave the course with the skills needed to set a successful DSM program. Interactive sessions offer participants the chance to collaborate in developing actionable plans while receiving guidance and expert advice.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Design a DSM program.
• Recognize the limits of a DSM program.
• Apply a work method to successfully implement a DSM program.
• Assess the effects of a DSM program.
• Adjust the program periodically to optimize results.

This course is ideal for:

• Utility staff
• Energy managers
• Energy efficiency service providers
• Energy efficiency contractors and distributors
• DSM policymakers