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reductions in select equipment or systems, in response to a direct, automated signal from the DR program provider.

Contract length Execute contracts for at least one year and commit to ongoing renewal of the contract.

Option 3. Automated Demand-side Management

Projects must select between Paths 1 and Path 2.

On-site electricity generation and fuel combustion cannot be used to meet the demand-side management criteria. This includes renewable electricity generation, which is separately credited in EAc4: Renewable Energy .

PATH 1. SYSTEM-LEVEL CONTROLS

Path 1 is most suitable for small buildings or buildings without a Building Automation System.

Projects must provide Automated Demand Response (ADR) controls for at least two systems, selecting from HVAC, lighting, automatic receptacle controls, service water heating, or EVSE.

HVAC systems Provide ADR for at least 50% of the total rated capacity. Examples include smart thermostats that adjust the cooling and heating setpoints or controllers for variable-speed equipment that limits maximum speed during a demand response event.

Lighting systems Provide ADR for at least 50% of installed lighting power. For example, provide automated dimming for 50% of installed lighting power.

Automatic receptacle controls Provide ADR to turn off automatic receptacle controls as defined in ASHRAE 90.1 Section 8.4.2 .

Service water heating Provide ADR for at least 90% of installed service water heating capacity. For example, provide storage water heaters with ADR technology that controls the heating cycle off during a demand response event.

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