Using electricity wisely paid off for Dallas ISD this year to the tune of $578,000 when NRG Energy handed the district a check for that amount.
Through NRG Energy Inc.’s Responsive Economic Dispatch program, Dallas ISD earned more than $578,000 by monetizing its load flexibility over the course of 2024.
By leveraging the RED program’s flexible curtailment options, Dallas ISD strategically lowered electricity consumption, generating significant savings without budget risk. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, NRG formally delivered the district’s energy savings payment, which will support the Maintenance and Facilities budget and future HVAC projects.
This initiative underscores Dallas ISD’s commitment to efficiency and sustainability while maximizing resources to enhance student learning environments.
“We are proud of Dallas ISD’s sustainability and energy use programs that are supported by the Board of Trustees, and this more than $500,000 proves that we are on the right track to save the district money and to have a positive impact on the environment and our community,” said David Bates, chief of operations.
The RED program is one way that NRG Business customers are achieving savings through creative use of electricity. The program provides commercial and industrial customers with the opportunity to customize plans by enrolling in a flexible curtailment program by curtailing energy usage during peak hours.
