Demand Response in ERCOT
Conserving electricity can be good for your business – and your bottom line. Earn rewards for reducing your company’s usage when demand rises throughout the state.
Demand Response programs allow customers to receive compensation for adjusting electricity consumption in response to grid signals, such as grid stress, elevated prices, or raised emissions.
Types of Demand Response Programs
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TXU Energy Program |
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ERCOT Program |
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Utility Program |
*Demand Response Programs |
TXU Energy Reduction Rewards |
4 Coincident Peak |
Emergency Response Service (ERS) |
Commercial Load Management (CLM) |
Ancillary Services*** |
Earning Potential |
Up to $1,250/MWh | $40-$70K/MW-yr | $40K-$60K/MW-yr | $30K-$80K/MW-yr | $50k-$125k/MW-yr |
Season(s) |
Year-round | June-Sept | Apr-May; Jun-Sep; Oct-Nov; Dec-Mar | Year-round | Year-round |
Dispatch Notification |
Day before event | Morning of | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
Dispatch Duration |
2-3 Hours on average | 2-3 Hours on average | >1 Hour on avg for emergency dispatches | Summer: Up to 4 hours Winter: Up to 12 hours | 1 Hour on average |
Historical Number of Dipatches |
0-5 Per year | 3-5 Per month | 0-2 Per year | 1, 3-Hour test per season | 4-6 Per year |
Participation Once Enrolled |
Voluntary** | Voluntary** | Mandatory | Voluntary** | Mandatory |
Level of Participation |
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* Programs are based on eligibility and timing.
** No required response, but you will not get paid if you do not participate.
*** Ancillary Services include these programs: ERCOT Emergency Reserve Service (ECRS), Load Response (LR), Non-Spin
Let us help you find easy ways to cut back during a conservation event that won’t disrupt your business. They can be as simple as reducing noncritical lighting, adjusting temperature settings, turning off idle equipment or using approved backup generators. We can help you figure out which programs you are eligible for and what fits your business’ needs.
Ready to Leverage Demand Response for your Business?
Reach out to our team today to learn more.
About Vistra Commercial and Industrial Retail
As a leading commercial and industrial energy supplier across ERCOT, PJM, and MISO markets, Vistra’s trusted retail brands – TXU Energy, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy – power America’s critical industries with tailored energy solutions, deep market expertise, and regional intelligence. Backed by Vistra’s diverse generation portfolio, we help businesses optimize performance, advance sustainability goals, and power what’s next.
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