Demand Response 101: A Hands-On Intro to Flexibility Fundamentals
In-person, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Instructor: Jordan Folks and Derek Kirchner
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal (1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H5B 1E5, Canada)
Earnable CEUs: 0.2
Earnable PDHs: 2
Fee: $250 or 3 group points for members, $399 for non-members
Please note: Registration fees and membership points are charged per participant. Each individual attending must register separately. This is required for IACET compliance to ensure we can accurately track attendance, award CEUs, and provide course materials.
*To register with Group Member Points, email elearning@aesp.org
Course Description:
New to demand flexibility? This interactive pre-conference session is designed to help you build a strong foundation in demand response (DR) and understand its growing role in today’s evolving energy landscape. Through real-world examples, guided discussion, and hands-on activities, participants will explore how DR programs work, the technologies that support them, and the role customer participation plays in grid flexibility and reliability.
Whether you work for a utility, implementation firm, consultancy, technology provider, or are simply looking to expand your understanding of grid-interactive programs, this session will provide practical context and terminology to help you engage more confidently in flexibility conversations throughout the conference.

You’ll leave this session able to:
Describe the foundational concepts and purpose of demand response programs within the modern electric grid
Differentiate between common types of demand response programs and their applications.
Identify key technologies and customer engagement strategies used to support demand flexibility initiatives.
Examine how demand response contributes to grid reliability, resilience, and broader flexibility goals.
Apply foundational demand response concepts to real-world program examples and industry scenarios.
*You’ll earn 0.2 CEUs for this course by attending the full session and passing the final quiz with a score of 70% or higher.
*We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org.
Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.
AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.