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April 12, 2025

Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Better DER Approach Needed, Calif. Agencies Told
The growth of distributed energy resources and energy storage in CAISO will require new approaches and better coordination between system operators.
Storage Advocates Urge CAISO on DR Product
Tesla and other energy storage companies have urged CAISO to accelerate development of a new demand response product that is based on excess generation.
DER: A Threat to the Grid?
Terry Brinker, president of Reliable Energy Advisors and former NERC official, argues for cooperation to integrate distributed energy resources (DER).
NH Regulators Order DER Study; Cut Net Metering Credits
New Hampshire regulators took the first step toward an overhaul of their net metering rules, reducing compensation for rooftop solar owners.
Comprehensive DER Oversight Best, NYDPS Hears
Industry stakeholders gave advice on distributed energy resource (DER) oversight to staff of the New York State Department of Public Service.
Huntoon: Microgrid Defense Misses the Point
Steve Huntoon responds to Noblis rebuttal of his column criticizing its study of microgrids on military bases.
SOAPBOX – Huntoon Microgrid Critique ‘Seriously Flawed’
Noblis' Jeffrey Marqusee offers a rebuttal against Steve Huntoon's March column criticizing a Noblis study of microgrids on military bases.
CAISO Finalizes Rules for DR, Distributed Generation
CAISO finalized a set of updates to its demand response and distributed generation policies, saying there is strong stakeholder support for the new rules.
PJM OC Briefs
At the PJM Operating Committee, the RTO announced that next January it will release an RFP for new black start units intended to begin operation in 2020.
Regulators, Utilities See New Roles in Shifting Industry
Customers installing behind-the-meter generation are stretching utilities beyond their role as vertically integrated monopolies, speakers said at NECPUC.

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