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Demand Response - Utility Commanded Load Control

Nov. 30, 2010

Electric Power Research Institute

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This document describes how Energy Service Providers and Market Operators administer customer side Demand Response and Load Control programs to ensure grid stability and stable operation during times of peak demand or system emergencies arising from generator outages or transmission and/or distribution constraints.

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