Lab Scopes Out
Demand Response

Goldman

Successful demand response requires more than just subjecting customers to the vagaries of wholesale power prices, says a new study by researchers at Berkeley Lab. Researchers looked closely at Niagara Mohawk's use of real-time pricing to shift and limit loads in response to hourly wholesale market price changes. Said Charles Goldman, the report's lead author, generally, customers are satisfied with real-time pricing as the default tariff, although some customers said that price hedging options are not attractively priced relative to perceived risks. Full story.

Video of Birgeneau
On Berkeley Website

Birgeneau

Giants Tickets Go
On Sale Monday

The Employee Activities Association is sponsoring an evening at SBC Park for Lab employees to watch the San Francisco Giants battle the New York Mets on Friday, Aug. 20 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Monday, between noon and 1 p.m., in the cafeteria lobby. Purchase price is $17 per ticket, payable by check only. Limited quantities are available, so employees are encouraged to act quickly. Send e-mail here for more information, or call Arabella Schmidt at x2902.

Final Reminder
To Telnet Users

All Telnet users are reminded that, due to security reasons, all inbound telnet connections to the Lab will be blocked beginning Sunday. Employees should change to secure shell (ssh) or another program that encrypts passwords sent over network. Those needing assistance can contact the Help Desk (x4357).

Saturday Construction
Forces Road Closure

Road paving at Strawberry Gate tomorrow will affect access to Buildings 74, 83, 84, and 85. Lawrence Road at the Strawberry Gate will be closed periodically, or subject to one-way traffic control. For more information, contact Dan Galvez at x6213.