Capacity mechanisms can potentially support not only power generation but also demand response measures (e.g. incentives to households and businesses to reduce electricity consumption at peak times).
Võimsuse tagamise mehhanismidega saab lisaks elektritootmisele toetada ka nõudlusele reageerimise meetmeid (nt stiimulid majapidamistele ja ettevõtetele vähendada elektritarbimist tipptundidel).