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Overview
Electricity Demand Side Measures Task Force
Demand Side Measures - Papers and Links
Two of the most fundamental energy challenges facing South Australia are:
Demand management (DM) has the potential to make a significant contribution to addressing these challenges.
Demand management involves all energy management activities downstream of centralised generation and transmission and includes:
Demand management can deliver the following benefits:
The objective of DM activities is to flatten (and lower) the demand curve, so that the peak load is reduced in relation to the average load. This should result in greater system reliability, lower electricity prices and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Overview
Submissions from Industry and the Community
Government Responses
Task Force Outputs
In October 2001, the State Government established the Electricity Demand Side Measures Task Force to identify measures to help reduce the State's demand for electricity, particularly at times of summer peak demand. The Task Force was chaired by John Eastham and comprised members from industry, consumer and commercial groups, the public and government. During the course of its work, the Task Force sought submissions from the public and, in April/May 2002, carried out a range of public consultations to discuss some of the key issues raised and proposed strategic directions. The Final Report of the Task Force was presented to the State Government on 12th June 2002.
Submissions from Industry and the Community
In October 2001, the Task force requested submissions from industry and the community on the subject of Demand Side Measures.
Summary of Submissions
The South Australian Government acknowledged the Electricity Demand Side Measures Task Force for its valuable and informative report that addressed key issues regarding increasing electricity peak demand in South Australia and the related impact on electricity costs. To view the Government's response to the Task Force's final report click on the links provided below.
Summary of the Government's Response
Consultants Report
Air Conditioning Market Survey
Task Force Final Report
Executive Summary and Recommendations
Presentations and papers relating to the Task Force
DM opportunities for households and issues for low income households
DM from the Electricity Regulators Perspective
Demand Management Programs - A Paper for the Demand Management Task Force
ETSA Utilities Demand Management Project
Essential Services Commission of South Australia (Demand management for Electricity Distributors)
Regulation and Planning