SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING DEMAND-RESPONSE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The 5 thermostat acquires various information about the residence, such as a thermal retention characteristic of the residence, a capacity of an HV AC associated with the residence to cool or heat the residence, a likelihood of the residence being occupied, a forecasted weather, a real time weather, and a real-time occupancy. Such information is used to manage the energy consumption of the structure during a demand-response event.