Development of a program for managing changes in the mode of electric energy consumption

This article discusses a program for managing demand for electric energy, which serves as a special measure to ensure a balance of supply and demand, as well as serves as sources of flexibility of the energy system and increase its reliability, while at the same time providing an opportunity to make a profit to consumers involved in this process. The mechanism of the program is described, the existing approaches to financial incentives for participants are considered. Examples of consumers who can potentially participate in demand management are given. The results of a pilot project on demand management in the Russian Federation are presented. The prospects for the development of the target model of the program from the 3rd quarter of 2024 are considered. This article uses public materials of the organization of the commercial infrastructure of the wholesale electricity and capacity market and the system operator.