The the United States will have the 30 million GW of residential demand flexibility by the next five years , according to a report by WoodMac . Behavioral programs enabled by smart meters and other devices, wherein utilities automatically enroll customers in load control or demand response programs, are becoming more common. The forecast was based on a projected increase in 88 distributed generation and grid-connected devices already found in homes throughout the country. The growth of smart home devices, home battery storage and electric vehicle charging are adding to the potential demand flexibility, said WoodMac .
The the United States will have the 30 million GW of residential demand flexibility by the next five years , according to a report by WoodMac . The forecast was based on a projected increase in 88 distributed generation and grid-connected devices already found in homes throughout the country. The growth of smart home devices, home battery storage and electric vehicle charging are adding to the potential demand flexibility, said WoodMac .