Norco Injection Molding has taken many steps to cut peak loads during demand response events. Actions include reducing manufacturing and office lighting by 50% during peak hours, installing a variety of variable-frequency drives and shutting down the highest energy consuming machines during peak hours. When a demand bid program event was scheduled, Norco reduced their load 100% by using an on-site generator. Norco saved $21,781 from their actions, and also helped protect California's power grid from blackouts.