June 18, 2013: CALMAC Applauds Calif. Load Shifting Resolution
Program Would Offer Incentives for the Use of Thermal Energy Storage
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — CALMAC, a leader in thermal energy storage systems, congratulated the state of California, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and all parties involved in issuing Resolution E-4586. Under the new resolution, the three investor-owned utilities are directed to propose a standardized Permanent Load Shifting (PLS) program based on a standard offer with common design rules. The program will provide incentives for the implementation of thermal energy storage and other energy storage technologies.
Shifting peak loads can benefit the electric grid by reducing the need for investments in additional capacity and peaking units, and by reducing the likelihood of shortages during peak periods, according to Resolution E-4586. It also states the “implementation of the permanent load shifting program shall commence 90 days from the issuance of this resolution.”