Demand-side management (DSM) acquisition is a utility implemented mechanism to reduce energy consumption and peak load. The project of DSM acquisition in Maharashtra targeted both rural and urban feeders. Services provided by IIEC included feeder selection and data analysis, review of end-use applications and potential impacts of DSM, creation of DSM Bidding and Standard Offer documents for two feeders in Maharashtra, and dissemination workshops.
Funding Agency/Client: Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC)