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Commercial demand management · Nationwide
Control the peak. Keep the business moving.
Demand charges can be driven by the highest short interval of facility use. DAC Systems coordinates eligible loads to help reduce those peaks without treating every piece of equipment the same.
15-SECOND OVERVIEW
10% to 40%potentially lower demand charges
30% to 60%reported lower electric bills
1,000+commercial installations
30+ yearsin the field
Historical and reported results are not guarantees. Savings and eligibility vary by utility tariff, interval demand, equipment, operations, site conditions, and installation design.
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kW is not kWh
The peak can matter as much as the total.
kWh measures energy used over time. kW measures the rate of use at a moment or interval. Many commercial tariffs use the highest measured interval to calculate a demand charge. Your tariff and interval data must be verified.
15-minute interval illustration
Unmanaged peakCoordinated target
Coordinate
Identify short periods when eligible loads are stacking and prioritize what can wait.
Control
Temporarily sequence eligible loads while preserving the operating rules established for the site.
Candidate indicators
A good review starts with the actual load profile.
- Demand charges appear on the utility bill
- Several HVAC units can run at once
- Electric water heating or refrigeration adds load
- Some equipment can be deferred briefly
- The facility has clear operating schedules
Common building types
RetailRestaurantsOfficesWarehousesLight industrialHospitalitySchools and community facilitiesMulti-location operations
Historical reported results
Patterns from prior commercial work.
Historical and reported results are not guarantees. Savings and eligibility vary by utility tariff, interval demand, equipment, operations, site conditions, and installation design.
Retail facility
Multiple cooling and building loads overlapped during peak periods.
Historical reported result: a meaningful reduction in billed demand after load sequencing.Food service operation
HVAC, water heating, and other large loads created short demand spikes.
Historical reported result: lower peak demand while essential operations remained prioritized.Multi-building site
The operator needed a coordinated view of deferrable electrical loads.
Historical reported result: improved demand control across the operating schedule.Preliminary qualification
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From review to ownership
A clear next step at each stage.
Preliminary review
A specialist reviews your tariff, bills, interval data when available, equipment, and operating needs.
Electrical walkthrough
Generally scheduled about one week after contract and payment, subject to site and electrician availability.
Installation
Completion is typically expected within four to six weeks. Necessary shutdowns are coordinated, with after-hours work when available.
Ownership
The installed system does not require a recurring monitoring, maintenance, subscription, or service contract from DAC Systems.
Questions
What businesses usually ask.
Does this lower total energy use?
The primary purpose is to reduce costly demand peaks by coordinating when eligible loads operate. Total energy use and billing outcomes depend on the utility tariff and site.
Will equipment be shut off?
Eligible loads may be deferred for short periods according to the approved site design. Essential loads and operating rules are reviewed before installation.
What information helps the review?
Recent utility bills, up to 12 months when available, plus photos of panels, HVAC, water heating, refrigeration, and equipment nameplates can make the review more useful.
Is the online result an engineering approval?
No. It is a preliminary screening based only on supplied answers. A specialist must verify the tariff, interval demand, equipment, electrical system, and site conditions.
Are there recurring fees?
DAC Systems does not require a recurring monitoring, maintenance, subscription, or service contract for the installed system.
Start with evidence
Request a preliminary commercial demand review.
No online result is a rejection or engineering approval. A specialist verifies the next step.
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