Scaling Up Demand Flexibility: Launch Webinar

Join the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) for the launch of Scaling Up Demand Flexibility, the latest report from the Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) initiative.

As electricity demand continues to grow, driven by electrification, cooling, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, demand-side flexibility is becoming an increasingly important tool for maintaining reliable, affordable and efficient power systems. Drawing on new analysis based on case studies in South Africa, Thailand and Ireland, the report explores how flexibility can evolve from an emergency response measure into a routine operational capability that supports the day-to-day operation of modern electricity systems.

Agenda:

Welcome and opening remarks

• Alessandro Guerri, Director General, Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE)

Opening keynote

• Dr Brian Motherway, Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions, International Energy Agency

Report presentation: Scaling Up Demand Flexibility

• Brendan Reidenbach, Energy Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency

  • Overview of the report's key findings and policy recommendations

  • Insights from case studies in South Africa, Thailand and Ireland

Moderated panel discussion

• Reflections from industry experts on the report's findings

• Practical experience in deploying demand-side flexibility

• Priorities for accelerating implementation and scaling flexibility across electricity systems

• Participants:

  • Amber Woodward, International Public Affairs, the Centre for Net Zero

  • Anil Rawal CEO & MD Intellismart

  • Shane Prendegast, Programme Manager for EV Charging Infrastructure & Policy, Mobility and Smart Networks.

Audience Q&A

3DEN phase II pilot project update: Aarth Saraph, Programme Officer, United Nations Environment Programme

The webinar will be of interest to policy makers, regulators, system operators, utilities, technology providers, researchers, and others working to build more flexible, resilient, and consumer-focused electricity systems.