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OPTION 1: Energy Reductions Only

Energy Reductions Only helps to facilitate the reliability of the New York State electric power system by reducing load during emergency conditions.

The New York Power Authority contracts with qualifying customers to reduce load upon request from the NYISO. Participants will be contacted to curtail their load either by operating their on-site generation or by curtailing their discretionary electricity usage.

Monetary compensation is paid to customers enrolled in this program when they participate in curtailment events. This program is strictly voluntary and there is no penalty for non-performance. The program also gives customers the opportunity to review and effectively revise emergency plans.

Option 1
REQUIREMENTS Minimum KW
REQUIREMENTS Minimum KW	Minimum of 100 kW (must be measurable)
Curtailment method	On-site generation or interruptible loads
Permitting	Generators require proper permitting by NYS DEC
Location	New York State
Curtailment period	January 1st – December 31st, Customer chooses what hours to participate
INCENTIVE	If the emergency is 4 hours or longer, the payment will be the greater of $0.50/kWh or the market value of electricity during the hour(s) of verified performance. If the emergency is less than 4 hours, the payment will be the greater of $0.50/kWh or the market value of electricity during the first two hours and the market value of electricity during hours 3 and 4 of verified performance. If the emergency is called, participant is given a minimum four-hour payment for verified performance. Customer will receive 90% of energy payment from the NYISO and/or Con Ed.
NOTIFICATION	2 hours; Same day of event
DURATION OF EVENT	Depending on nature of emergency
PENALTIES	No Penalties
MONITORING & VERIFICATION Method
MONITORING & VERIFICATION Method	Review of hourly interval metering data will validate performance
Required Equipment	Installed integrated hourly metering device
Cost of Equipment	Participant is responsible for cost of installation of metering equipment (if necessary)

Option 2- Peak Reduction