Demand Side Management Quiz

<p>To smooth out fluctuations in electricity demand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planned reduction of non-essential electricity consumption to improve system efficiency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are all examples of 'incentive-based' programs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand bidding programs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Users receive revenue based on their performance and the type of service provided. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Load reduction to address energy shortages during periods of high demand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the fluctuation in energy consumption by users in response to specific programs, especially those with incentives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spot Pricing (SP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage consumers to shift their consumption to off-peak hours. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Load Shedding (LS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>TOU rates are predefined for an entire year, while RTP rates can change hourly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand Response (DR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refrigerators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their operation can be shifted to a later time without impacting functionality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fully curtailable load (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To modify load patterns according to pre-defined agreements between consumers and the grid operator. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct Load Control (DLC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a flexible starting time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>WM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fully curtailable appliances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To find the optimal set points for appliances based on power, consumption, and time constraints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starting time and waiting time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appliance status (on/off). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By recommending the best appliance settings based on the consumer's preferences and current energy prices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduce consumer energy bills by optimizing appliance usage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggregator services are critically important. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Users may benefit from preventing potential system problems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggregators manage the availability of multiple users. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incentives must be tangible and attractive. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accurate measurement system is necessary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhancement of operating conditions and time horizons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distributor, retailer, or another entity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Widespread public engagement and enthusiasm for DR programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited access for consumers to DR service providers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An educated guess by the utility company of a customer's consumption without DR action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating a more robust regulatory framework for DR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring a consistent supply and demand balance in electricity grids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customer self-reporting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The true baseline is based on historical data, while the predicted baseline is a forecast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High implementation costs associated with DR programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is limited access for DR resources to participate in wholesale markets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>LSS have limited commercial viability in European countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Techniques to manage user’s electricity usage.

Reducing electricity use during peak demand times.

Increasing electricity use during low demand periods.

Moving electricity usage to off-peak times.

Conserving energy to decrease overall use.

Variation in user’s consumption in response to specific programmes.

Programs that offer rewards to users for altering consumption.

Programs where users earn revenue for participation.

Users receive revenue for their performance in services offered.

Programmes that require users to decrease their electrical load.

Tariff rates based on different time periods to encourage off-peak consumption.

Tariff rates that vary in real-time, announced in advance.

Tariff rates defined just before consumption, minute-by-minute.

Cutting loads by the System Operator during emergencies, no customer input.

Cutting loads based on agreements with customers, for remuneration.

Voluntary reduction of electricity use in response to pricing incentives.

Changing load patterns based on customer acceptance of supply modifications.

Appliances like HVAC that can be controlled to shape electricity consumption.

Loads that can be postponed, like washing machines or flexible loads like EVs.

Loads that can be limited or switched off without immediate consequence.

Appliances that can delay their operation without affecting user comfort.

Appliances that can temporarily reduce or halt their energy use.

Appliances that cannot be rescheduled or paused easily.

Appliances that can adjust their operation times based on demand.

Appliances that can reduce energy consumption but not turn off completely.

Appliances that can be completely turned off without impacting essential services.

Factors influencing when and how consumers use energy.

A system that determines the best settings for energy consumption.

An entity that collects and manages user demand response services.

Involvement of electricity users in demand response programs.

The strategy of decreasing electricity usage during peak times.

The ability to shift electricity usage to different times based on demand.

A reference point used to measure demand response actions.

Tools required to verify that demand response services are delivered.

Real, attractive rewards to encourage user participation.

Improved energy management resulting from user actions.

Limited demand response initiatives primarily for industrial users focusing on load control.

Expenses associated with setting up demand response programmes.

Users prefer not to alter their routine energy usage due to comfort concerns.

Rules governing the operation and access of demand response services in Europe.

Markets that allow demand-side resources to help stabilize energy supply and demand.

Estimated energy usage pattern expected without demand response action.

Actual consumption pattern of a customer without any DR influence.

DR initiatives primarily involving interruptions of power usage in industrial settings.

Demand-side resources that aren't yet commercially traded in Europe.