In Audrey Zibelman's final meeting as chair, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) approved several orders implementing a DER rate structure.

The unpredictability of cloud cover, which can cause sharp and sudden drops in solar production, creates a challenge for load forecasting in the EIM.

The ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee moving reporting requirements for unregistered distributed generation.

Choices made by customers could rank alongside decisions made by policymakers in shaping the future of the electric grid, RTO officials said.

Electric vehicles and distributed energy resources are increasing the need for utilities to experiment and conduct market research.

NYISO released the final version of its DER Roadmap, which seeks to create flexible pathways for distributed energy resources to participate in markets.

In its approval of the Consolidated Edison rate plan, the New York PSC also passed an order that advanced the Reforming the Energy Vision initiative.

Oncor's Technology, Demonstration and Education Center is a peek into the grid’s future, showcasing new technologies; including energy storage and DER.

The PJM Market Implementation Committee endorsed two proposed Manual 11 revisions related to shortage pricing, both of which were developed in response to FERC Order 825.

ERCOT 2017 goals include accomodating distributed generation, enhanced ancillary services and improved reliability-must-run practices.