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To manage peak demand and aid India's transition to sustainable energy, AutoGrid and Tata Power have announced a new plan to roll out a demand response programme across residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. To reduce peak capacity by 75 MW during the first six months and then scale up to 200 MW by the summer of 2025, the programme seeks to recruit 55,000 residential users and 6,000 major C&I customers. By opting to reduce their load in response to signals sent via text messages and/or emails, consumers can receive rewards. To empower customers and encourage a hi-tech energy-saving culture, Tata Power and AutoGrid have teamed up to develop an AI-enabled demand energy response system. India has seen rapid growth in DERs, but the lack of a singular, scalable programme has hindered progress.