@report{IEA2026flexibility,
title={Scaling Up Demand Flexibility: From peak management to efficient system operation},
author={{International Energy Agency}},
institution={{International Energy Agency}},
url={https://www.iea.org/reports/scaling-up-demand-flexibility},
urldate={2026-07-22},
howpublished={\url{https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/999a6e0f-c70a-43a2-a3c9-7b0ad1612792/ScalingupDemandFlexibilityFrompeakmanagementtoefficientsystemoperation.pdf}},
year={2026},
month={06},
day={26},
copyright={Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International},
abstract={This report has been developed as part of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) initiative to examine the growing importance of demand flexibility in electricity systems amid rising demand, increased renewable energy integration and the electrification of power systems. Case studies in chronological order to examine the changing role of demand flexibility over time from South Africa (2025), Thailand (2030) and Ireland (2035) demonstrate how demand flexibility improves reliability, reduces costs, supports renewables integration and manages network constraints. To realise these benefits, the report emphasises the role for smart technologies, inclusive policies, regulatory reforms and consumer engagement to scale flexibility and move away from emergency interventions, towards a more strategic and efficient system capability.},
annote={[**CS1] [**UA]  Quote: "In Ireland by 2035, both transport and heating sectors could provide a similar amount of flexibility, yet heating demand might be two-and-a-half times larger than transport demand. This reflects the high shiftability of EV charging compared with heating, which can be more constrained by thermal comfort."},
}