Case Study
2.5 MW of monthly demand response commitment gives the Desert Water Agency energy savings and additional revenue to offset costs
2.5 MW of monthly demand response commitment gives the Desert Water Agency energy savings and additional revenue to offset costs
Desert Water Agency, Palm Springs, California: 2.5 MW of monthly demand response commitment gives the Desert Water Agency energy savings and additional revenue to offset costs. The Customer: Desert Water Agency The Desert Water Agency (DWA) is a not-for-profit government agency providing water to the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in the Coachella Valley, as well as adjacent areas. Nearly all of the water that is used in the Coachella Valley comes from a groundwater basin, or aquifer, estimated to contain about 30 million acre- feet of water. DWA pumps water using 29 wells spread throughout its retail area, and delivers it to 23,000 water connections serving approximately 106,000 residents and businesses. DWA embraces sustainable energy resources, including hydroelect