Demand Response. DR provides an opportunity for power consumers to play a significant role in the operation of the electric grid by reducing or shifting their electricity usage during peak periods in response to time-based rates or other forms of financial incentives. DR programs are being used by electric utility operators as resource options for balancing power supply and demand. “Demand Response” www.energy.gov/oe/demand-response .  “Demand Response” www.iea.org/reports/demand-response . “Demand Response: Earn Payments for Reducing Energy Consumption” www.enelx.com .