Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

DERs Increasing RTOs’ Data Challenges
Distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar and home batteries are forcing RTOs to rethink how they aggregate and process data.
IRC: Renewables’ Future Depends on Grid’s Ability to ‘Accommodate’
The ISO/RTO Council's report concludes the grid depends on adding renewables, the accuracy of data and coordinating DER at the grid-operator level.
Opposition to Va. Tx Line May Trigger Unintended Consequences
PJM's response to the delay of a transmission line to maintain reliability near Jamestown, Va., may lead to increased costs to ratepayers.
Overheard at the Infocast ERCOT Market Summit 2017

Infocast gathered industry experts in the Texas state capital to share their insights on the “challenging times that lie ahead for ERCOT.”

Overheard at NECA Renewable Energy Conference
About 200 people attended the snow-delayed Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) Renewable Energy Conference on March 6.
NYPSC Adopts ‘Value Stack’ Rate Structure for DER
In Audrey Zibelman's final meeting as chair, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) approved several orders implementing a DER rate structure.
Behind-the-Meter Generation Complicating EIM Load Forecasting
The unpredictability of cloud cover, which can cause sharp and sudden drops in solar production, creates a challenge for load forecasting in the EIM.
ERCOT TAC Endorses Change to Unregistered DG Reporting Requirements
The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee moving reporting requirements for unregistered distributed generation.
Panel: Choices on CO2, Tech, Competition Will Shape Grid
Choices made by customers could rank alongside decisions made by policymakers in shaping the future of the electric grid, RTO officials said.
Role of Experimentation, Market Research Increases for Utilities
Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.

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