A DOE-sponsored report that establishes a standard Distribution Services Contract between an electric distribution utility and a grid edge resource aggregator. It defines consistent terms for grid edge resource services and outlines processes to validate aggregator registration information (e.g., grid edge resource locations, sizes, technologies, and planned markets) against distribution tariffs, interconnection requirements, and wholesale market rules. The contract framework covers validation and qualification of grid edge resource aggregations, ensuring each resource meets eligibility criteria (such as retail program limits and wholesale market minimums) before participation.

A set of comments submitted by Indiana Michigan Power (an American Electric Power [AEP] utility) to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) regarding the implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222. The document discusses how distribution utilities and regional transmission organizations should coordinate to validate grid edge resource aggregator registrations and market participation. It emphasizes processes for the utility to review and approve grid edge resource aggregation registrations—ensuring compliance with distribution tariffs, preventing double-counting with retail programs, and maintaining distribution grid reliability .