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In response to Governor Schwarzenegger's request for increased
energy conservation in California, Raley's has committed more
than 70 stores in the PG&E utility district to reduce
energy consumption when electrical grid operators request
assistance.
The growing state economy, in combination with a fragile
energy supply infrastructure, has increased the imperative
for businesses to participate in demand response programs.
Raley's participation in the California Power Authority's
Demand Reserves Partnership program is the first for a grocer
in the state and effectively reduces the load on the electrical
grid by an equivalent of 5,000 households when called upon.
Raley's Family of Fine Stores is committed to assisting
the communities in which it serves and this is another way
to ensure customer and food safety. "We have the technology
to help keep the grid reliable by reducing our load during
peak hours. By participating in this program we help ensure
that our customers enjoy our products and services in our
stores and at home without fear of rolling blackouts that
hurt California in the past," said Ed Estberg, Senior
Director of Facilities at Raley's.
EnerNOC, Inc., the provider of the technology and solution
that enables Raley's to participate provides these services
throughout the US and manages more than 100 megawatts of demand
response assets. "Raley's understands that customers
respond very favorably to businesses that show a special commitment
to community and customer well-being and this program is another
fine example of this," said Gregg Dixon, Vice President
of Marketing and Sales for EnerNOC.
About Raley’s:
Raley's is a privately-owned supermarket chain with headquarters
in West Sacramento, CA. The company is comprised of four chains
— Raley's, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Food
Source — located in Northern California, Nevada and
New Mexico.
About EnerNOC:
EnerNOC, Inc. is the leading provider of demand response,
price response, and demand side management solutions in the
US. Leveraging its deep experience in all aspects of energy
management, commercial contracting, and embedded systems technology,
EnerNOC delivers immediate, profitable results to customers.
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