Edo launches grid-interactive efficient buildings demonstration in New York.

Edo and National Grid launched a three-year demonstration in New York to deploy demand flexibility across commercial buildings, supported by NYSERDA; EPRI will lead independent measurement and verification.

Edo announced a three-year demonstration with National Grid to deploy grid-interactive efficient buildings across New York, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The project will install Edo's Gateway hardware, analytics software, and automated control technology in commercial buildings to enable automated load adjustments in response to utility dispatch signals. EPRI will lead independent measurement and verification and provide data and insights to inform future energy strategies. Organizers say the demonstration aims to reduce strain on substations and feeders during peak hours while maintaining occupant comfort. Key facts: - Edo and National Grid announced a three-year demonstration in National Grid's New York service territory, with support from NYSERDA. - Edo will deploy its Gateway hardware, analytics software, and automated controls that connect to building automation systems and respond to utility signals. - EPRI will conduct independent measurement and verification to collect performance data and inform planning. - Reported capabilities for the demonstration include automated load shifting and shedding for HVAC and other equipment, predictive modeling, OpenADR integration, and continuous performance analytics. - The article mentions past Edo deployments reporting 10–15% peak demand reduction and more than 90% accuracy between forecasted and delivered flexible load. Summary: The demonstration intends to test automated demand flexibility across enrolled commercial buildings to reduce peak strain and provide performance data. EPRI's independent verification will help inform potential statewide strategies; the demonstration is scheduled to run for three years and further steps are undetermined at this time.