Directory/Duke Energy Power Manager
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Utility program

Duke Energy Power Manager

Carolinas residential AC + thermostat DR

HQ: Charlotte, NC 2 states served Since 1985Website
Source-reported capacity
850 MW
Enrolled program
Participants
720K
Enrolled customers
States served
2
Service footprint
Markets
1
SERC

Overview

About this program

Duke Energy's Power Manager program is one of the largest and longest-running residential DR programs in the US, controlling central AC and water heaters across hundreds of thousands of customers in the Carolinas, plus a growing smart thermostat enrollment via Uplight.

Technologies

Technology breakdown

Demand Response

Curtailable C&I and residential load enrolled into ISO and utility programs.

Smart Thermostats

Connected thermostats curtailing HVAC load during peak events.

Service area

Operating in 2 states

North Carolina
South Carolina

Wholesale markets

SERC

Programs & Partnerships

Programs and key partners

Programs & offerings

Power Manager

Direct load control of AC and water heaters.

Smart $aver Smart Thermostats

BYOT residential program in NC + SC.

Partners

Uplight Honeywell Google Nest

Track record

Performance highlights

  1. 1

    850 MW load reduction capability

  2. 2

    720K+ enrolled residential customers

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