Demand Side Management programs as a key element of the Energy Transition
At the heart of our commitment to our core values is living in support of the environment and the communities in which we operate. One way we pursue these objectives is through our Demand-Side Management programs, which effectively address key aspects of the energy transition. DSM, or Demand-Side Management, is essentially about energy conservation.
Through DSM programs, we incent our customers to boost energy efficiency, curtail energy consumption, and mitigate the environmental footprint of their residences and businesses. Enbridge's DSM programs are integral to our broader sustainability agenda, which includes emission reductions and enhanced energy efficiency.
Introduced in 1995, our DSM programs have thus far saved over 1.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Craig Fernandes, Manager of Energy Conservation, Strategy and Policy, underscores the importance of DSM programs in conserving energy.
“Enbridge offers programs and incentives available for all types of customers. Our knowledgeable staff works with municipalities and people who are in individual homes. We work with social housing agencies looking to make their facilities more efficient. We work with multinational corporations to help their businesses increase their energy efficiency.”
With its focus on energy savings and consequent emission reductions, Craig emphasizes how the DSM program addresses some key challenges of the energy transition: meeting customer demands for safe and reliable energy while also decreasing emissions. “By consuming less, you're reducing your carbon footprint. Energy conservation presents a cost-effective means of achieving immediate emissions reductions and can help consumers lower their energy bills.”
As global energy demand escalates and the imperative for clean, sustainable energy sources grows, DSM programs become increasingly significant. As we prepare for the future, Enbridge remains committed to powering tangible impacts that address the challenges of meeting increasing consumer demand while transitioning towards a lower-carbon future.