Could response demand lower your energy bill?

Ohio’s energy demands are increasing, and that is putting major strain on the grid — it could lead to eventual electric shortages. During peak periods such as heat waves, communities can experience rolling blackouts if energy consumption is not reduced.

An Ohio lawmaker is introducing a bill to create an energy peak demand program. The plan would create a demand response system in which costumers who opt into the program might see the utility company bump up their thermostats on hotter days or cycle their use of certain appliances, like laundry or dishwashing.

On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss demand response and how this program would work.

Guests:

Roy Klopfenstein, Ohio State Representative, R- Haviland Tremaine Phillips, president, Third Coast Strategies, former commissioner, Michig