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Earn Revenue and Reduce Energy Costs with Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP)

Participate in New York’s DLRP to Get Paid for Reducing Load During Grid Stress Events

The Distribution Load Relief Program incentivizes businesses in New York to earn revenue by reducing energy use when the state’s grid is stressed. Energy Toolbase simplifies participation in this program through ETB Developer and ETB Controller, enabling developers to model, enroll, and maximize revenue from DLPR with assistance from aggregator partners like CPower.

Location: New York State
Utility: ConEd

Program Overview

  • Compliance

200 kW minimum size requirements, required to reduce committed load during events.

  • Enrollment Deadlines

April 1 for May 1 start,

May 1 for June 1 start 

  • Events

Min. load reduction time: 4h
Call schedule: 6am – midnight
Notification: Up to 2h before event

  • Period

May 1 through September 30

  • Compensation

Reservation Capacity: $6.00/kW (tier 1)
Bonus: 7 or more events $6.00/kWh during Bonus Hours

Compensation

Network Classification Voluntary Participation Reservation Participation
Performance Payment n/a $3/kWh $1/kWh
Reservation Payment Tier 1 Networks n/a $18/kW-month
Tier 2 Networks n/a $25/kW-month

Performance Factor

  • Contingency Event

The ratio of the average hourly kW provided during the first four hours of the event to the reservation commitment.

  • Test Event

The ratio of the average hourly kW provided during the test event hours to the reservation commitment.

  • Immediate Event called at 6:00 PM or earlier

The ratio of the average hourly kW provided during the highest consecutive 4 hours of the event in the first 6 hours of the event to the reservation commitment.

  • Immediate Event called after 6:00 PM

The ratio of the average hourly kW provided during the highest consecutive hours 2 hours less than the length of the event on the day the event was called (prior to midnight) to the reservation commitment.

ETB Developer + ETB Controller

All In One Solution
for Grid Services

Energy Toolbase enables the modeling, enrollment, participation, and revenue distribution for customers. Our ETB Controller can receive day-ahead notifications, optimize and dispatch energy storage assets, send performance data, and ensure customers get paid for energy generated.

Effortless DLRP Participation
with Energy Toolbase

DLRP participation is complex, but it doesn’t have to be. We eliminate these burdens with a turnkey solution. Our platform handles everything—from enrollment and compliance reporting to asset optimization and revenue distribution – so you don’t have to. Let Energy Toolbase take care of the complexities so you can focus on your business and let your system work smarter for you.

Get Started with 
Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP)  

Step 1

Confirm Eligibility

Use ETB Developer to determine if site meets size and load curtailment requirements.  

Step 2

Enroll & Apply

Directly enroll with ETB Controller and an approved aggregator partner like CPower and receive assistance with application and administrative tasks. 

Step 3

Track Performance and Get Paid

Receive direct payments based on performance, monitored by ETB Monitor. 

Frequently
Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in DLRP?

Eligible participants include commercial and industrial customers located in Con Edison’s service area who can reduce electrical load during events. Most participants must be able to curtail at least 50 kW, either individually or through aggregation, and have interval metering in place.

Participants can earn capacity (reservation) payments for committing load reduction capability or Performance payments based on actual kWh reduced during events
Payments depend on the participation option selected and verified event performance.

DLRP events typically occur during summer peak demand periods when grid conditions are constrained. Events are usually called with up to two hours’ notice, though notice times may vary depending on system needs.

Energy Toolbase simplifies participation across the full lifecycle. ETB Developer models DLRP revenue potential alongside energy savings and storage economics. ETB Controller enables optimized, automated dispatch during DLRP events. Energy Toolbase works closely with approved aggregators like CPower to streamline enrollment and program execution.

Most participants enroll through an approved aggregator, which manages enrollment, event notifications, and settlement with the utility. Energy Toolbase integrates seamlessly with aggregator workflows, making it easier to participate without added complexity.

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