The demand response
Example: Demand response adjusts energy use during peak demand
Definition
"The demand response" refers to a strategy used in energy management where consumers adjust their electricity usage during peak demand periods to help balance supply and demand, improve grid reliability, and reduce energy costs.
Etymology
The term "the demand response" combines 'demand,' from the Latin 'demandare,' meaning to entrust or require, and 'response,' from Latin 'respondere,' meaning to answer or reply. It reflects the concept of consumers 'responding' to electricity demand signals from the grid.
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"The demand response" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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