In electric power: measures undertaken by distribution utilities to encourage end-users in the proper management of their load to achieve efficiency in the utilization of fixed infrastructures in the system [Section 4(j), Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001; [Section 4 (u), Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 9136, Entitled “Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001”]
Note: The IRR adopts the definition under the law, except for adjustments to writing style (capitalization of defined terms, “Distribution Utilities” and “End-users”). The IRR also uses “DSM” as an alternative name of the term.