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Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) Program

Funds electric users in California for demand-side actions that stabilise the grid under stress.

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Demand Side Grid Support sits under the California Energy Commission and pays electric customers to reduce load or deploy backup generation during extreme grid stress events from May through October. It is funded through the state's GHG Reduction Fund and is active on its fifth edition of guidelines.

The program works as an incentive mechanism rather than a competitive research round, and eligibi…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.energy.ca.gov