Flexible demand-side management is becoming a strategic pillar to strengthen the resilience of electricity systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, especially given the growing penetration of intermittent renewable energy. Tools such as dynamic tariffs, demand response programs, and energy efficiency policies are transforming consumption patterns, reducing costs, and supporting decarbonization goals.
Implementing these strategies requires adaptive regulatory frameworks, investments in advanced metering technologies, and effective coordination between regulators, utilities, and consumers. This session will explore the main demand-side management strategies, their economic and environmental benefits, and the regulatory and technological challenges for their large-scale adoption. How can the region accelerate the transition to more flexible and sustainable electricity consumption without compromising energy equity and affordability?
