Updated on January 16, 2026
Quick Summary
A Western investor-owned utility (IOU) launched a multi-year megawatts delivered program as part of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to secure large-scale load management capacity over successive five-year contract terms. Armada Power collaborated with a DERMS software provider to participate in the utility’s RFP and is engaged in system integration to deliver a turnkey load management solution for the utility’s evolving capacity needs.
Project Overview
A Western IOU sought to incorporate advancements in demand management as part of its Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”). Prior studies have identified distributed energy resources and demand-side management as crucial for advancing long-term renewable generation, modernizing transmission systems, enhancing energy storage, and facilitating consumer access to affordable, clean energy. The utility’s program sought to secure the delivery of megawatt-scale load management that grew in established increments over a 5-year contract. At the end of each 5-year term, the contract is eligible for renewal for additional 5-year increments.
Project Scope
An RFP was issued in mid-2021, with Armada and a leading DERMS software platform provider agreeing to participate in the bidding process. Combined, this approach delivered a turnkey solution with the DERMS provider, acting as the prime contractor. System integration between the Armada systems and the DERMS is on track to meet the utility schedule.
Industry
Investor Owned Utility
Location
Western United States
Project Type
Megawatts Delivered Program
Project Timeline
FAQs
Q1. What is the Western IOU Megawatts Delivered Program?
A Western investor-owned utility launched a program under its Integrated Resource Plan to secure megawatt-scale load management resources that grow over successive five-year contract terms.
Q2. Why did the utility pursue this load management program?
The program supports the utility’s IRP by incorporating demand management and distributed energy resources to advance renewable integration, modernize systems, and enhance energy storage and load flexibility.
Q3. How did Armada Power participate?
Armada joined with a DERMS software provider to bid on the utility’s RFP, offering a turnkey integration solution for incremental load management capacity.
Q4. What is the role of the DERMS partner?
The DERMS provider acted as the prime contractor, with Armada contributing to the overall integration strategy to deliver the load management solution.
Q5. What is the contract structure?
The utility’s contracts run in five-year increments and can be renewed for additional terms to meet growing megawatt delivery targets.
