OpenADR Program Profile
SCE Critical Peak Pricing
back to all programs| Program Name | SCE Critical Peak Pricing |
|---|---|
| Utility Administrator | SCE |
| Location(s) | CA |
| OpenADR Requirement | None for manual control, automation requires 2.0a or 2.0b certification |
| Description | The peak day pricing program is available for businesses to enroll in. In exchange for lower rates the rest of the year, businesses will be exposed to 12 peak pricing periods per year, typically during the hottest days of the year between 4-9pm. They should minimize their load during those periods to save money. They can do this by receiving an email, text or phone call and adjusting use manually, or automate using an OpenADR VEN. |
| Sector(s) | Commercial Agricultural Industrial |
| Device Types(s) | Lighting Controls Building Management System Industrial Controls Other HVAC / Thermostat |
| Incentive Types | Load shifting incentive |
| Description of Incentives | Variable rate incentives: customers sign up for 12 peak pricing events per year where they pay very high rates, in exchange for lower rates the rest of the year. Exact rates depend on the customer, SCE does not publicly advertise the rates, customers can estimate how much they can save by logging into their SCE account. |
