Enhanced DSM Calculator

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an enhanced version of the DSM Calculator with added features:

  1. Multi-State Support: Users can select the state, and the calculator will automatically adjust permissible deviation limits and DSM rates.
  2. Result Saving: Users can download the results as a .txt file for records.
  3. Renewable Energy Forecasting Consideration: Optional input for predicted generation errors.

Additional Features:

  1. State-Specific Settings:
    • Automatically adjusts permissible deviation limits and DSM rates based on state.
  2. Forecast Error Alerts:
    • Warns if renewable forecast error exceeds deviation limits.
  3. Result Saving:
    • Saves DSM results in a .txt file for future reference.


Enhanced DSM Calculator

Enhanced DSM Calculator















Results:

Enter values above and click "Calculate DSM" to see results.

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