Practical Application

1. Review at least one year of recent utility bills to understand current rate structures and site’s consumption patterns. Identify peak demand charges and correlate with actual peak demand of the facility.
2. Review findings of the energy audit for low- and no-cost peak load reduction strategies, and implement these.
3. Contact the local power provider to negotiate rates and determine whether demand response programs exist.
4. Consider opportunities for peak load shaving through scheduling, generator use, or on-site energy storage or production.