The DR-Expo at ConnectivityWeek will explore real-world applications, business models and and technologies enabling demand response (DR) across an array of consumer end-use segments, including residences, commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure.

Managing peak demand and unexpected power system failures remains a critical function of utility DR. On the consumer side, DR (especially OpenADR 2.0) can help end users manage energy use and costs by connecting energy supply systems -- via automation, communications and controls -- to the energy demand side.

DR-Expo tracks in 2012 will include:

• DR Made Easy -- lessons from the real-world
• The Business of DR
• DR in Buildings