Effects of demand response programs on distribution system operation

This paper discusses an analytical approach illustrating the effects of demand response (DR) programs on network operation efficiency. The contribution of DR is estimated using price elasticity of demand under two mechanisms of dynamic pricing: Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) tariff and Hourly Pricing (HP). Numerical examples are provided to explore the effects of DR on distribution networks' operation. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.