In this paper we consider the problem of optimizing the operation of a building heating
system under the hypothesis that the building is included as an active consumer in a …

A variety of energy resources has been identified as being flexible in their electric energy
consumption or generation. This energetic flexibility can be used for various purposes such …

This paper deals with the problem of cost-optimal operation of smart buildings that integrate
a centralized HVAC system, photovoltaic generation and both thermal and electrical storage …

An important function of aggregators is to enable the participation of small energy storage
units in electricity markets. This paper studies two generally overlooked aspects related to …

We utilize a for-profit aggregator-based residential demand response (DR) approach to the
smart grid resource allocation problem. The aggregator entity, using a given set of …

Demand-side management has been recently recognized as a strategic concept in smart
electricity grids. In this context, active demand (AD) represents a demand response scenario …

Charging schedules of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) coordinated by an aggregating agent
may increase system efficiency of allocating generation, transmission and distribution …

This paper aims to set up a probabilistic framework to assess the value of a portfolio of
demand response (DR) customers under both operational (short-term) and planning (long …

The importance of energetic flexibility of distributed energy resources grows with the share
of renewable generation in the power grid. However, the quantitative description and …

The increase of demand side participation in reserve service (RS) requires the extension of
the markets' activity to the millions of consumers present in the residential sector. This paper …