Industry: Cold Storage
Location: Two facilities in Illinois
Program: PJM Synchronized Reserve Market
DR Strategy: Temporarily reduce connected load of refrigeration equipment
United States Cold Storage is a leading cold storage logistics company which aims to advance, innovate, and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain industry. Originally founded in 1899, the company has its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, with 43 cold storage facilities located throughout the continental United States.
As a large energy user, US Cold Storage is a great candidate for demand response (DR). Mike Lynch, Vice President of Engineering at United States Cold Storage, first started working with Enel X to enroll in demand response programs 15 years ago, and remains happy after his decade and a half of experience with Enel X.
“I’d definitely recommend Enel X,” Lynch said. “I have a good relationship with my Enel X team. We’ve set a goal of generating $1 million dollars in demand response revenue and we’re knocking on the door—I’m hoping we’ll hit it in the next year or two.”
How Demand Response (DR) Works
Demand response programs provide payments to energy users that agree to reduce their energy demand during times of grid stress. There are a wide variety of programs available across America with different requirements—some, for instance, require faster response times when energy users are asked to curtail energy use.
Synchronized Reserve Market: A Lucrative Opportunity
As demand response programs have increased throughout the United States, US Cold Storage has continued to enroll in new programs. Jim Duffy, Regional Chief Engineer for United States Cold Storage’s central region, said Enel X’s team has been very comprehensive in keeping them on top of all possible opportunities.
“Enel X is very knowledgeable in the programs that are available. They’ve really helped us maximize our savings—they do a really good job of keeping us on our toes.”