A building owner upgrades the building automation system (BAS) to allow programmable load control.

Demand response is a voluntary program that encourages building owners to reduce their electricity use during peak periods or shift it to off-peak times. The upgraded BAS can enable the building owner to participate in demand response programs by allowing programmable load control, which can adjust the operation of HVAC, lighting, and other systems based on the demand response signals. This can help reduce the stress on the grid, lower the electricity costs, and earn LEED points.

References:

Part 2 of current page talks about the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Demand Response1.

Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Examby Michelle Cottrell, pages 97-98.