Report on the results of the ENECHANGE Cloud DR Summer Energy Saving Campaign

ENECHANGE Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoya Maruoka)  announces the results of the 2024 Summer Power Saving Campaign utilizing the ENECHANGE Cloud DR (Demand Response) service for retail electricity providers. From July 1 to September 30, approximately 419,000 consumers participated, leading to a total savings of about 4.93 million kWh of electricity and a reduction of approximately 2,159 tonnes of CO2. Additionally, in response to the increasing social demand for DR, the company is announcing enhancements to its ENECHANGE Cloud DR platform.

Summary of the 2024 Summer Energy Saving Campaign Results

Background

The implementation of DR is anticipated to produce a range of effects, including the creation of a more cost-effective energy system, greater renewable energy adoption, and the reduction of grid balancing expenses. For society at large, reducing electricity demand during peak hours enables the reduction of grid costs and capital investments in power generation facilities. Additionally, DR is expected to optimize the use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with meeting demand from fossil-fuel generation. 

For retail electricity providers, the introduction of DR services is considered a crucial strategy for lowering procurement costs and providing capacity contributions during periods of tight electricity supply and demand, as well as a method for enhancing digital engagement with consumers. Furthermore, increasing consumer environmental awareness and encouraging lifestyle changes are becoming increasingly important, and DR aligns with national initiatives like ‘Deco-Katsudeco-activation’, which advocates for a shift to sustainable living.

Results of the 2024 Summer Energy Saving Campaign

The average temperature in Japan during the summer of 2024 was the highest on record, tying with 2023, and the intense heat persisted for an extended period. This summer, several retail electricity providers once again launched energy-saving campaigns utilizing the ENECHANGE Cloud DR. In the campaign conducted from July 1 to September 30, 2024, around 419,000 customers participated, achieving a total power saving of approximately 4.93 million kWh. Notably, September 12, 2024, when supply was tight in the TEPCO area, the campaign successfully reduced demand by about 146,000 kWh.

Enhanced Functionality of ENECHANGE Cloud DR

(i) Revamped My Page

Since its launch in 2021, the design of the DR My Page for each consumer has undergone continuous updates, but this time, a significant redesign has been implemented to enhance the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). Notably, a schedule display function has been added to increase the visibility of DR triggering.

Image: Schedule display for enhanced visibility of DR triggering across multiple time zones

(ii) Automatic Equipment Control Function

Starting in 2026, the use of low-voltage resources, such as household storage batteries and EVs, is expected to be permitted in the supply and demand adjustment market, increasing the demand for automatic control of resources in the low-voltage sector. ENECHANGE plans to collaborate with smart remote controllers and IoT gateways from various companies and intends to add features to its DR services for the automatic control of low-voltage resources like air conditioners, storage batteries, and EVs.

ENECHANGE Cloud DR

ENECHANGE Cloud DR is a SaaS-based service providing a comprehensive package of functions necessary for retail electricity providers to implement DR services. It caters to both low-voltage and high-voltage consumers, offering cost savings and rapid implementation through SaaS. Additionally, it can be customized for individual operators.
The ENECHANGE Cloud DR website has been revamped to improve the service. Detailed product information and inquiries are available on the website.

Key features:

1. Supports automatic integration of usage data, baseline calculations, shift volume calculations, and point allocation calculations.
2. Provides Customer My Page and email notifications.
3. Offers management and analysis screens.
4. Options include native apps and support for automatic control of devices (e.g., air conditioners).

ENECHANGE Cloud DR
URL：https://dr.enechange.co.jp/

Comments from Ryoichi Nojima, Executive Officer, ENECHANGE Ltd.

During the summer 2024 energy-saving campaign, we successfully saved approximately 4.93 million kWh of electricity and reduced CO2 emissions by around 2,159 tonnes using the ENECHANGE Cloud DR service. We recognize the increasing interest in DR and will continue to advance our DR services beyond the functional enhancements outlined here. We are committed to developing services that contribute to the growth of DR services. Additionally, the ENECHANGE Cloud DR Service will offer solutions that support more flexible and sustainable energy management in response to the expansion of renewable energy and the increasing complexity of supply and demand adjustments.

ENECHANGE Ltd.

ENECHANGE is an energy technology company that promotes a net zero society through digital technology with the mission of Changing Energy For A Better World. We offer services based on data utilization in the field of the 4Ds of Energy: Deregulation, Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Decentralization. Our company’s roots come from an energy data lab at the University of Cambridge, UK, a country where liberalization is mature. ENECHANGE has a UK subsidiary, ENECHANGE Innovation Limited, as well as a global network and analytical technology for energy data.

URL: https://enechange.co.jp/en/

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