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I think we're instead going to see more direct load-shifting agreements with end-users, not on-demand pricing. For example in Texas it's now common for utilities to give you a discount on your electric rates if you sign up for a program where you install a smart thermostat, and agree to let them slightly reduce your A/C power usage when the grid is nearing peak capacity. This lets them do exactly the peak load-shedding they want, controlled directly by the system operators, rather than having to design a system of price incentives, educate users about them, and hope the incentives produce the desired outcome.