The next phase of the energy transition will depend on two major actions: generating clean electricity and using it more intelligently.
Demand Response supports the second goal: by shifting or adapting electricity consumption according to system needs, households can contribute to flexibility, resilience and better integration of renewable energy.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights Demand Response as an important flexibility resource, while European initiatives continue to work on removing barriers to demand-side participation.
DR-RISE contributes to this wider effort by focusing on residential innovation for a more sustainable energy system.
Read the full report here: https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-2026/flexibility