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DER for Energy Reduction in Ontario
Are you making the most of our government’s Energy Conservation Plan incentives?
For diligent service and proactive energy reduction solutions in Ontario, turn to a team who can assess and monitor your needs with the highest degree of accuracy. The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) is a form of demand response that allows participating customers to manage their global adjustment (GA) costs by reducing demand during peak periods. Customers who participate in the ICI, referred to as Class A, pay GA based on their percentage contribution to the top five peak Ontario demand hours (i.e., peak demand factor) over a 12-month base period.
What is ICI?
Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) Eligibility
To participate in this program, your average monthly peak demand must be greater than 500kW. “Peak periods” are the days that consumers use the most electricity. There are many factors that play a role in firmly announcing a day as a “Peak Day”. Our sister-company; Edgecom Energy, has a proprietary software that can predict these peak days with a very high accuracy. To find out more, visit Edgecom Energy or visit Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
What is GA?
Ontario electricity costs are made up of two main components: the market electricity price and the Global Adjustment (GA). As part of the IESO's Market Renewal Program (MRP), the former Hourly Ontario Energy Price (HOEP) terminology has been replaced by updated market pricing structures, including the:
- Ontario Electricity Market Price (OEMP) — the real-time market price of electricity
- Day-Ahead Ontario Zonal Price (DAOZP) — the day-ahead forecasted zonal electricity price used within Ontario's renewed electricity market
These market prices are administered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and form part of the electricity commodity cost for large consumers and Local Distribution Companies (LDCs). The second and often larger portion of electricity costs is the Global Adjustment (GA). GA covers the costs associated with:
- Ontario's electricity generation contracts
- Grid reliability and infrastructure investments
- Conservation and demand management programs
- Capacity and system support initiatives
For many industrial facilities in Ontario, GA represents a significant portion of the total electricity bill. Class A customers can reduce these costs by lowering demand during the province's peak demand hours, commonly known as the 5 Coincident Peaks (5CP). To learn more about Ontario's electricity market and GA framework, visit the IESO website.
How Can Your Facility Benefit?
Circuit Energy, in collaboration with Edgecom Energy, helps industrial facilities reduce electricity costs through strategic energy management and Global Adjustment optimization. Our process begins with a detailed assessment of your facility's energy profile, operational requirements, and cost-saving opportunities. Together, we develop a customized strategy designed to maximize savings while minimizing operational disruption. Our turnkey energy management solutions may include:
- Peak demand management strategies
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Load monitoring and energy analytics
- Power quality optimization
- Demand response and control solutions
By leveraging advanced technologies and available incentive programs through the IESO and LDCs, eligible facilities can significantly reduce their electricity costs and improve long-term energy performance. Depending on your facility profile and operational flexibility, organizations may achieve electricity cost savings of up to 50%.
How can we help?
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Initiation Phase
- Project Definition
- Feasibility Study
- Engineering Assessment Of Existing
- Infrastructure
Planning Phase
- System Design
- Equipment Selection and Procurement
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Permits and approvals
Execution Phase
- Electronical Work
- Construction
- Equipment Installation
- Coordination and SC Studies
Project Hand-off
- Testing and Commissioning
- System Monitoring
- Load Transfer Procedure and Final Reviews
- EAS Approvals