Representatives from Reliant Energy presented Dallas ISD’s Energy and Sustainability department with a $64,000 check to support the district’s ongoing efforts of energy efficiency.
Reliant started a program in 2023 called “Responsive Economic Dispatch,” or RED, and when the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid is peaking high, it’s an incentive to reduce energy during peak periods.
“The RED program compensates the district for turning down during peak times, which are the most polluting times,” said Annette Van Brunt, energy consultant to the district. “Not only does it help reduce the strain on the grid, the district is getting an incentive and reducing carbon emissions in the state of Texas.”
Reliant Energy representative, Jeff Bettison says when the district reduces during peak periods, it reduces by 20 megawatts. “The check that was presented is a part of the 2023 RED program, due to the fact that Dallas ISD reduced in some of our peak periods and they’re one of our largest ISD participants,” he said.
Bryant Shaw, manager of the Energy and Sustainability department, says both Reliant Energy and Dallas ISD continue to work on different ways to improve energy efficiency efforts and look forward to working together in the future.
