2023 Belarusian-Ural-Siberian Smart Energy Conference (BUSSEC) Power Consumption Management at Coal Mining Enterprises: Demand Response and Tariff-Based Mechanisms

The main focus of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of combining peak load management and demand response events in coal industry enterprises in 5 regions of Russia. It specifically examines the potential participation of mining companies in the relatively new additional service of reducing electricity consumption based on price (PDCR). However, the integration of tariff mechanisms with PDCR remains an insufficiently studied aspect of this analysis. This integration allows consumers to reduce electricity supply costs by decreasing consumption during peak load hours and potentially earn additional income through successful reduction during demand response events. Nonetheless, the use of tariff mechanisms may also increase the requirements for load reduction during demand response events due to a shift in the base load schedule. Therefore, this study aims to further explore and understand the effectiveness of this combination in the coal mining enterprises in different regions of Russia, providing valuable insights for decision-makers and stakeholders involved in energy management strategies.