Luncheon: APS & SRP Demand Response Programs

AZ AEE Luncheon - Getting Paid to Be Flexible: How APS & SRP Demand Response Programs Are Evolving for Real-World Operations

Date: Wednesday, February 25th

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: 2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 900, Phoenix AZ 85004
Cost: This is a free event.
Parking: Parking garage located to the west of the building - validation provided.

Join representatives from Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP) for a practical, one-hour lunch-and-learn on the next generation of Commercial & Industrial Demand Response programs in Arizona. Learn how APS’s new Flex Solutions program and SRP’s Business Demand Response Program are designed around real operational constraints—offering flexible participation options, improved compensation, and no penalties for non-participation. We’ll walk through how customers across municipalities, campuses, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities are earning payments by reducing or shifting load when it matters most. You’ll also hear how enhanced tools and clear communications are making participation easier, lower-risk, and more reliable than ever. Bring your questions and be ready for an open discussion about where DR fits into modern facility operations and grid resilience.

Mark Wilhelm, M.S. (Environmental Planning), C.E.M., LEED-AP
Energy Consultant, APS Flex Solutions Program
Director, Tierra Resource Consultants, LLC

Mark serves as an Energy Engineer in support of the APS Flex Solutions C&I Demand Response Program. With more than 35 years of experience, he advances scalable strategies integrating high-performance buildings, clean energy, and long-term affordability. Mark has consulted on over 70 million square feet of new and existing high-performance buildings, developed more than 40 MW of solar, and led nationally recognized demonstration projects. He has served as President of the AEE Phoenix Chapter and has taught professionals to prepare for AEE Certified Energy Manager accreditation exam.

Bruce Brazis, C.E.M.
Energy Innovation Program Consultant - Arizona Public Service (APS)

Bruce is the program manager for APS's Flex Solutions Program; an innovative new demand response program designed with the customer in mind. He managed APS's residential smart thermostat program from its inception in 2018 and continues to build virtual power plant capacity through commercial and industrial customer participation. Bruce has been working in the energy industry since 2008 is various roles from solar designer/installer, building scientist, commercial building efficiency consultant, and program manager.

Josh Logan
Senior Product Manager - Demand Response - SRP

Josh Logan brings more than 20 years of strategic management experience with the United States Army, complemented by direct, customer-facing experience as a certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor at Vail Resorts’ Breckenridge Ski Resort. After a brief stint in accounting, Josh joined SRP in December 2022. Since then, his responsibilities have expanded to include managing all SRP Demand Response programs, including Business Demand Response, Bring Your Own Thermostat, and Flexible Load Reduction.

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