Distributed Energy Resource Management SystemPlan, see and control DERs

Itron’s DERMS enhances grid resilience by pinpointing distributed energy resource (DER) locations, sensing local grid conditions and offering control.

WHAT'S NEW:

Itron Unveils New Brand Identity, Ushering in New Era of Grid Edge Intelligence.

Harness demand flexibility at the grid edge – and turn behind the meter devices into grid assets

Itron’s DERMS brings together the industry’s broadest ecosystem of flexible loads—from load control switches and smart thermostats to batteries and electric vehicles—and integrates grid edge intelligence to deliver a wide range of DER-based grid services, including economic dispatch, non-wires alternatives, local grid balancing and decarbonization.

  • Distributed intelligence used in conjunction with Itron DERMS solution, brings real-time visibility, awareness and automation to the grid edge.

  • Targeted grid management that combines location-specific load forecasting with advanced DER management, incorporating new assets with existing smart thermostats and load control switch programs in new and impactful ways.

  • Asset protection to help manage peak loads and defer infrastructure investment through more intelligent utilization of the existing distribution grid.

Modular by design

A key attribute of any DERMS solution is flexibility and scale. Whether you want to modernize load control programs, enable faster adoption of EVs, aggregate batteries as a VPP—or any combination of these—our DERMS platform is modular so you can add functionality as your use cases grow and evolve.

  • DER
    Detection

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  • DER
    Connectivity

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  • Grid
    
Sensing

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  • Optimized
    DER Control

Bringing it all together

The integration of distributed energy resources introduces complex, diverse connectivity options and usage scenarios to the distribution grid. Addressing the effects of EVs, fluctuating renewables, and battery storage requires smart coordination. Additionally, incorporating traditional loads into a comprehensive portfolio is crucial for sustained success in energy programs. This approach balances innovation with reliability, ensuring a reliable and adaptable energy network. 

Turning Behind-the-Meter DERs into Grid Assets

DER adoption is growing exponentially. Utilities are rethinking power procurement and grid operations in preparation for continued rapid growth along with adopting an array of new and fundamentally different technologies that are altering the utility-customer relationship.

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Case studies

  • Managing Electric Vehicle Loads

    Duke Energy’s EV Off-Peak Credit Pilot Program is off to a successful start using Itron’s DER Optimizer. Learn more about their discoveries during implementation.

  • Peak Perks Targeted Demand Management Program

    Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation’s innovative targeted demand management program, Peak Perks, was designed in conjunction with the REV mandate.

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  • 306,000 Customers Enrolled for Demand Response

    Pepco Holdings (PHI) is one of the largest energy delivery companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving about two million customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia and Maryland.

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Drive meaningful results

With a 20-year history delivering successful customer programs, Itron is a demonstrated leader in DER management, integrating the latest solutions with legacy systems, helping utilities extend the life of existing investments, and providing customers with the best experience possible. 

  • 1.3M DER devices enrolled

  • 25 active DER programs

  • 1.5 GW of load under direct management

Our ecosystem is continuously growing

Join our DER partner network and become part of an ecosystem dedicated to helping utilities and consumers realize a clean energy future. Here are just a few of our current partners.

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