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The '''Demand Side Management Implementing Agreement''' (DSM-IA) is an international initiative under the International Energy Agency (IEA) framework, launched to advance demand-side management (DSM) as a tool for improving energy systems worldwide. Established in 1993, it brings together member countries to share expertise, conduct research, and implement DSM technologies that reduce electricity consumption during peak times, enhance energy efficiency, and support the integration of renewable energy sources.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ieadsm.org |title=IEA DSM Programme |publisher=International Energy Agency}}</ref> Known for its task-based approach, the program has evolved to address modern challenges like smart grids and electric vehicle integration, remaining a vital platform for global energy policy collaboration. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ieadsm.org}} ==Goals== * Advance DSM technologies to lower peak electricity demand and improve grid reliability. * Promote energy efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. * Facilitate the integration of renewable energy by aligning demand with variable supply.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iea.org/programmes/demand-side-management |title=Demand-Side Management |publisher=International Energy Agency}}</ref> ==Organization== The Demand Side Management Implementing Agreement is managed by the International Energy Agency, with an Executive Committee comprising representatives from participating countries overseeing its direction. Each country funds its own participation, contributing resources to collaborative tasks led by an Operating Agent, a role that rotates among members. The leader holds the title of "Chair of the Executive Committee," currently elected from member delegates. Funding comes from member contributions, with no centralized budget specified, supporting research, workshops, and publications. ==History== The DSM-IA was established in 1993 amid growing recognition of DSM’s potential to balance electricity supply and demand, spurred by earlier IEA efforts in energy conservation post-oil crises. Unlike traditional programs tied to specific legislation, it operates under the IEA’s cooperative framework, formalized through a multilateral agreement.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ieadsm.org/about |title=About IEA DSM |publisher=International Energy Agency}}</ref> Key milestones include Task 1’s foundational work on DSM strategies in the 1990s and Task 24’s focus on behavior change in the 2010s. It continues to adapt, exploring smart technologies and sustainability, with plans to expand its scope through new tasks. ==Funding== Initial funding in 1993 relied on contributions from founding member countries like the United States, Sweden, and Japan, though exact amounts were not publicly detailed. Operations continue through annual member pledges, supplemented by in-kind contributions like expertise and facilities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iea.org/programmes/demand-side-management |title=Demand-Side Management |publisher=International Energy Agency}}</ref> There’s no set funding end date, with resources allocated flexibly to tasks, ensuring long-term viability without reliance on a single budget pool. ==Implementation== The program is carried out through numbered "Tasks," each focusing on specific DSM aspects, such as demand response or energy efficiency in buildings. Participating countries join tasks voluntarily, implementing findings locally via pilot projects, policy recommendations, and technology deployment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ieadsm.org/tasks |title=Tasks |publisher=International Energy Agency}}</ref> It has no fixed end date, evolving with energy needs and technological advancements, often in collaboration with national energy agencies and utilities. ==Related== * [[IEA Energy Efficiency Programme]] * [[Smart Grid Initiative]] ==External links== * https://www.ieadsm.org * https://www.iea.org/programmes/demand-side-management * [[wikipedia:International Energy Agency]] ===Social media=== * https://twitter.com/IEA_DSM * https://www.linkedin.com/company/iea-dsm ==References== [[Category:Programs and initiatives]] [[Category:Programs]]