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Demand Response Programs

Lower energy demand and earn incentives.

Energy use peaks during certain months, especially on the hottest and coldest days of the year. By reducing your business’ energy consumption during those peaks and participating in one or more of our Demand Response programs, you could receive financial incentives and support our infrastructure. Let’s work together to make this possible.

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Participate in our Demand Response Programs

We offer both electric and gas demand response programs. Each program has unique requirements and rewards.

Select a program below to learn more.

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Electric Demand Response Programs

Earn financial incentives when you reduce your electric usage on days when the electrical system may exceed acceptable performance levels. This typically occurs during warmer months, when homes and businesses are using lots of energy for cooling during very hot days.

Discover the different options, incentives, and eligibility requirements for our electric demand programs including our Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP), Auto-DLM, and Term-DLM.

Summer 2025 Details
Enrollment begins April 1
Program runs May 1 through September 30

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Gas Demand Response Program

Earn financial incentives when you reduce natural gas usage on days when gas demand may exceed acceptable performance levels. This typically occurs during colder months, when low temperatures are forecasted to be 3° F or below and businesses and homes are using lots of gas for heating.

Discover the different options, incentives, and eligibility requirements for our gas demand response program.

Winter 2025-2026 Program
Enrollment ends September 30
Program runs November 1 through March 31