1、The Value of Demand FlexibilityBenefits beyond balancingThe IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through its work,the IEA
2、advocates policies that will enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 32 Member countries,13 Association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the delimitation of
3、international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA Member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech Republic DenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLatviaLithuania Luxembo
4、urg Mexico NetherlandsNew Zealand NorwayPolandPortugalSlovak Republic SpainSweden Switzerland Republic of Trkiye United Kingdom United StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA Association countries:Argentina BrazilChinaEgyptIndia Indonesia Kenya Morocco Senegal Singa
5、pore South Africa Thailand UkraineINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYPolicy Brief:The Value of Demand Flexibility Abstract Benefits beyond balancing PAGE|3 I EA.CC BY 4.0.Abstract This policy brief,developed under the International Energy Agencys Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks(3DEN)Initiative,exa
6、mines the value of demand flexibility as a core component of modern electricity systems,with a strong emphasis on its role in improving energy efficiency.As electricity demand grows and power systems become more electrified,decentralised and renewable-rich,managing when and how electricity is used i