Active DSM Sample Clauses

Active DSM. In a second, active DSM approach, the end-consumer is engaged to adopt the more reflexive persona of the energy citizen. From a practice theory perspective, this persona can emerge from one of the 4 elements: knowledge, meanings, technology and skills. An easy-to-use user interface that shows participants’ energy consumption could be a first step to make end-users aware of how their everyday practices consume energy. It is important that the user interface is intuitive and simple to understand. To extend the possibilities of the consumption interface, end-users also need the skills to change their energy consumption practices. A newsletter can teach these skills with simple advice on how to lower stand- by consumption, how thermostats are best used and so on. By putting the focus on microgeneration and by informing the end-users on how much microgenerated energy is available at which time of day, energy surfaces in a positive context of ownership and citizenship. An enabling technology to inform the end-users about the availability of local energy could be a light in the living room that changes colour. A second enabling technology that changes the engagement could be a fake electricity bill that shows how much of the energy was generated by local sources. As new technologies are added, such as vehicle-to-grid chargers, engagement to these technologies can be changed. For example, delayed EV charging could be seen as “giving electricity back to the household” (an ownership perspective) instead of “I am not allowed to charge my vehicle right away”. In the coming months, the above high-level outlines will be further detailed into a concrete user engagement strategy. A user-interface where consumers can see their consumption will be developed as a first step. Next, different strategies can be defined to give the end-user knowledge and skills (through newsletter, get-togethers…), while at the same time attaching new meanings to certain practices. Potential active user engagement strategies to be tested The following summarizes some of the instruments that might be implemented to facilitate a behavioural change of the participants:  Time of use scheme: a fixed time scheme will be communicated to the participants. This is comparable to the well-known peak/off-peak rates. A different scheme will be communicated at regular intervals, for each season for example.  Indirect communication of the neighbourhood status: this technique would communicate a live, overall...
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  • Active/Inactive Employee If you are covered under another plan as an active employee, your benefits and those of your dependents under that plan will be determined before benefits under this plan. The plan covering the active employee and dependents will be the primary plan. The plan covering that same employee as inactive (including those who are retired or have been laid off) will be the secondary plan for that employee and dependents.

  • Progressive Discipline The Employer will follow the principles of progressive discipline. Disciplinary action shall be commensurate with the offense. Disciplinary action shall include:

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  • Union Activity During Working Hours The Employer and the Union recognize that union representatives and stewards play an important role in effectuating the terms of this Agreement; however, both parties acknowledge that the duties undertaken as a union representative or xxxxxxx are in addition to the their job assignments. The Union shall notify the Department of Budget and Management in writing of the names of designated stewards and union representatives prior to them assuming any duties. Consistent with the operational needs of the Employer, the Employer shall grant time off with pay for designated stewards and union representatives, including reasonable travel time when necessary, to attend:

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