Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)

The Snohomish County PUD is seeking a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) for their FlexResponse residential demand response pilot and FlexRates residential time dynamic rates pilot. The system will utilize residential customer's smart devices to reduce peak capacity needs. The pilot is targeting the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Winter seasons, and the District plans to start customer enrollment in Spring 2021. The contract was awarded to one of the four firms listed in the proposal register: AutoGrid, ENERGYHUB, INC, Open Access Technology International Inc., or Virtual Peaker, Inc. • The DERMS will be used to manage residential customer's smart devices, including thermostats, CTA-2045 water heaters, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). • The pilot will target the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Winter seasons. • The District plans to start customer enrollment in Spring 2021. • The contract was awarded through a competitive RFP process. • The proposal register lists the four firms that submitted proposals.