As temperatures drop, heating becomes an increasingly important part of household energy consumption. But what if our homes could adapt when they use electricity, without unnecessarily compromising comfort? This is where Demand Response (DR) comes in. According to the International Energy Agency’s Heat Pump Monitor 2026, heat pumps can offer new opportunities for energy flexibility.Continue reading “Winter is coming. Can our homes become more energy-flexible?”
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Demand Response: using clean electricity more intelligently
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) highlightsContinue reading “Demand Response: using clean electricity more intelligently”
Interoperability: the key to scaling Demand Response in Europe
Demand Response cannot scale without interoperability. Homes, devices, energy platforms, aggregators and grid operators need to exchange data in a secure, reliable and standardised way. This is why interoperability is becoming a strategic topic for Europe’s energy transition. DR-RISE is aligned with this challenge by exploring how digital solutions, data exchange and residential energy managementContinue reading “Interoperability: the key to scaling Demand Response in Europe”
Making energy flexibility accessible to citizens
The role of energy consumers is changing. European electricity market reforms are increasingly focused on flexibility, resilience, consumer protection and the integration of renewable energy. In this new landscape, private households are not only final users of electricity. They can become active participants in the energy system. DR-RISE contributes to this transition by focusing onContinue reading “Making energy flexibility accessible to citizens”
Demand-side flexibility: the role of households in Europe’s energy transition
Europe’s energy transition is not only about producing more renewable electricity. It is also about using electricity more intelligently. Demand-side flexibility can help reduce pressure on the grid, improve system efficiency and support a more resilient energy market. According to EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) 2025 Monitoring Report (https://www.acer.europa.eu/monitoring/MMR/barriers-demand-response-2025), unlocking DemandContinue reading “Demand-side flexibility: the role of households in Europe’s energy transition”
Electra Energy at the Friends of the Energy Behaviour Forum webinar
Our partner Electra Energy recently presented DR-RISE at the Friends of the Energy Behaviour Forum webinar. The session was a valuable opportunity to highlight how residential Demand Response is not only a technical challenge, but also a behavioural, social and community-based one. Through the Greek pilot, led by Electra Energy, DR-RISE is exploring how energyContinue reading “Electra Energy at the Friends of the Energy Behaviour Forum webinar”