CEA Demand-Side Management Strategies 3

Question 1

Which demand response mechanism allows a utility to remotely cycle a customer's air conditioning compressor during peak events?

Accepted Answer

Direct load control

Answer

Direct load control gives the utility remote authority to cycle or interrupt specific end-use equipment such as air conditioners or water heaters.

Question 2

A DSM program achieves an avoided cost of $0.05/kWh but costs the utility $0.08/kWh to administer. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

The program fails the program administrator cost test

Answer

When the program administrator's cost per kWh saved exceeds the avoided cost, the program fails the program administrator cost test.

Question 3

Peak clipping as a DSM strategy directly reduces which component of utility system costs?

Accepted Answer

Transmission and distribution capacity costs

Answer

Peak clipping reduces the maximum demand the utility must serve, deferring or eliminating T&D infrastructure investments sized for peak conditions.

Question 4

Which end-use sector typically offers the greatest potential for demand response in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Commercial HVAC

Answer

Commercial HVAC systems represent the largest controllable load in the U.S. commercial sector, offering significant thermal mass for demand response flexibility.

Question 5

An energy efficiency program targets the 'split incentive' barrier. Which scenario does this barrier describe?

Accepted Answer

A landlord pays the capital cost of efficient equipment but tenants pay the energy bills

Answer

The split incentive barrier occurs when the party who pays for an efficiency upgrade (landlord) does not receive the resulting energy bill savings (tenant).

(CEA) Certified Energy Analyst Practice Test

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CEA Demand-Side Management Strategies 3