Demand Response using Admission Control

Abstract

This paper presents a novel and scalable Demand Response (DR) implementation for smart grid applications using admission control algorithms. Subscribers are assumed to send requests to enter to utility's DR programs whereas a Demand Response Automation Server (DRAS) manages the requests in collaboration with the utility. The DRAS is responsible to manage and schedule the requests based on an admission control algorithm that follows concepts met in the Mobile industry. Incentives to users are provided under a payback function modeled as a square function of gains related to the offered load reduction. Admission is based on a scheduling technique named as High Reduction First and Low Reduction First. A Random scheme is also modeled for comparison. It is observed that DR can provide mutual benefits for the utility and the subscribers, whereas the payback function is important for incentive purposes and adoption of DR services by the subscribers. © 2016 IEEE.