What is the minimum facility size for DR Max?

Most demand response programs require a minimum of 100 kW of curtailable load. However, DR Max can aggregate smaller facilities to meet program thresholds. Book a 15-minute call and we'll walk through what your facility qualifies for.

Will demand response affect occupant comfort?

No. DR Max uses hyper efficient operations to make micro-adjustments to HVAC systems during grid events, typically 2-4°F pre-cooling followed by a brief setback. Most occupants never notice the change.

How many events happen per year?

California ELRP events typically occur 10–15 times during May–October, though actual frequency varies year to year with grid conditions. CBP events are scheduled monthly during the summer season. DR Max ensures your facility is enrolled in the right programs to maximize revenue.

How is the 10% take rate calculated?

Our take rate is a flat 10% of your gross demand response revenue. If your facility earns $10,000 in a program year, DR Max retains $1,000 and you keep $9,000. No hidden fees.

What makes DR Max different?

DR Max is built on a zero-touch hyper efficient platform that handles enrollment, curtailment, and settlement end to end. Once you decide to move forward, digital enrollment takes 15 minutes, building integration is software-only, and you keep 90% of your revenue with direct deposit payouts.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. DR Max operates on program-year terms aligned with utility and grid operator schedules. You can opt out at the end of any program year with no penalties.

Do I need to install any hardware?

No. DR Max integrates with your existing building systems via software-only hyperefficiency. There is no hardware to purchase, install, or maintain.

How is my facility data secured?

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest on AWS infrastructure. Our systems are aligned with SOC 2 security standards. Meter data access is CISR-compliant through Green Button API.

Can I participate in multiple programs?

Yes. DR Max identifies all eligible California programs for your facility and can stack revenue from multiple programs where allowed by the grid operator.

Payment timelines vary by program. Utility settlement (PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E) for ELRP and CBP programs typically lands 60–90 days after a dispatch event. All payments are deposited directly to your bank account.

I’m already with another aggregator. Can I switch?

Yes. Most aggregator contracts have annual renewal windows. DR Max can assess your current contract terms and help you transition at the right time. Switching to DR Max means keeping 90% of your demand response revenue.

California Demand Response · ELRP · CBP

Your Facility Earns Grid Revenue. Keep 90% of Every Dollar.

California pays grid-connected facilities to reduce load during peak events. You keep 90% — DR Max keeps 10% to run enrollment, curtailment, and settlement. No hardware, no site visits, 15-minute digital enrollment.

You keep 90%15-min enrollmentNo contracts

2026 ELRP season is live · Enrollment open

PG&E · SCE · SDG&E · Enrolling now

Single site or portfolio, either works.

DR Max by the numbers

Revenue Share

You keep 90 cents of every dollar

0 min

Enrollment Time

Digital, no paperwork, no site visits

Setup Cost

Software-only, no hardware required

CA Programs

ELRP and CBP, stacked where eligible

Why facilities choose DR Max

Built to keep platform costs low so more revenue stays with you.

90% Payout

Keep 90 cents of every dollar your building earns from the grid.

15-Minute Enrollment

Digital e-sign enrollment: no paperwork, no site visits.

Hyper Efficient Curtailment

Smart building integration reduces load hyper efficiently during grid events.

$0 Setup Cost

Software-only integration with your existing building systems.

Direct Deposit

Revenue deposited straight to your bank account.

No Long-Term Contracts

Program-year terms. Opt out anytime with no penalties.

From Enrollment to Revenue in Days, Not Months

Find

Eligibility scan identifies your facility’s qualifying programs across California’s ELRP and CBP.

Instant eligibility scan

Enroll

Digital enrollment with e-signature: no paperwork, no site visits, no hardware.

15 minutes

Curtail

Hyper Efficient signals reduce load during grid events with zero comfort impact.

Hyper Efficient load reduction

Settle

Real-time performance tracking and hyper efficient settlement with the grid operator.

Hyper Efficient settlement

Pay

Revenue deposited directly to your bank account with full transparency.

90% payout

Find

Eligibility scan identifies your facility’s qualifying programs across California’s ELRP and CBP.

Instant eligibility scan

Enroll

Digital enrollment with e-signature: no paperwork, no site visits, no hardware.

15 minutes

Curtail

Hyper Efficient signals reduce load during grid events with zero comfort impact.

Hyper Efficient load reduction

Settle

Real-time performance tracking and hyper efficient settlement with the grid operator.

Hyper Efficient settlement

Pay

Revenue deposited directly to your bank account with full transparency.

90% payout

California's Premier Demand Response Platform

DR Max enrolls your facility into the highest-value California demand response programs across all three investor-owned utilities.

May–October

ELRP

Emergency Load Reduction Program

Earn revenue by reducing load during grid emergencies. Open to all three California IOUs.

Per-event payments based on verified load reduction

PG&ESCESDG&E

May–October

CBP

Capacity Bidding Program

Bid your facility’s curtailment capacity into monthly auctions for predictable revenue.

Monthly capacity payments + event performance payments

PG&ESCESDG&E

Serving all three California IOUs: PG&E·SCE·SDG&E

Pick your starting point.

Ready to enroll or just exploring — every path starts here.

Ready to enroll for 2026?

15-minute digital enrollment. Keep 90% of every dollar your facility earns from the grid.

No setup costCancel anytimeNo hardware

California operators only at launch.

Not ready yet?

With another aggregator?

Most aggregator contracts auto-renew. We'll time the switch to your renewal date. Switchers report better program selection and higher yields.

Need finance or ops sign-off?

We'll send a one-pager with earnings examples, contract terms, and our verification methodology.

Planning for next program year?

ELRP enrollment opens before the May–October season. We'll alert you when your window opens and send a planning checklist.

Just exploring?

Overview deck and a revenue estimate for your facility. Numbers only, no sales call.

Estimates based on historical ELRP and CBP events. Your actual earnings depend on facility size, location, and grid event frequency.

Compliance and credentials

PG&E ELRP Group A AgreementExecuted

OpenADR Alliance MemberCertified

Green Button APIPG&E/SCE/SDG&E CISR-compliant

DocuSign eSignatureLegally binding

AWS Encrypted InfrastructureSOC 2-aligned

Ready to start earning from the grid?