U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), grid edge resource aggregators, electric utilities, independent system operators (ISOs), regional transmission organizations (RTOs), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
The North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Standardized Distribution Services Contract aims to enhance efficiency and consistency in transactions between utilities and DER aggregators. Developed at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the contract establishes standardized terms and conditions to minimize uncertainties and reduce costs associated with counterparty negotiations. It is designed to facilitate the acquisition of distribution services from grid edge resource aggregations, support the integration of aggregate grid edge resource services s, and promote greater operational and market coordination across distribution and wholesale interactions, aligning with FERC Order No. 2222 requirements.
It was developed based on the Standard Distribution Services Contract – DOE, which is discussed below.
Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), investor-owned electric companies, municipal electric utilities, electric cooperatives, electric vehicle owners, grid edge resource owners, Aggregators of Grid Edge Resources, Maryland Energy Administration (MEA),
Maryland passed the Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification Act (House Bill [HB] 1256) in May 2024 that requires the state PSC to implement regulations that support bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging and that establish aggregate grid edge resource services pilot programs throughout the state (including incentive mechanisms that compensate EVs and other grid edge resource owners and aggregators).
Order Instituting Proceeding (Case 24-E-0165 – Grid of the Future)
Component
Institutional
Author
New York Public Service Commission (Commissioners of the PSC) – The order was issued by the PSC at its April 18, 2024 session, with Chair Rory M. Christian and Commissioners James S. Alesi, David J. Valesky, John B. Maggiore, Uchenna S. Bright, and Denise
Stakeholder
Consolidated Edison, Orange & Rockland, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Niagara Mohawk (National Grid), New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E).
DER Aggregator Companies: Examples include demand response and grid edge resou
This 2024 NY PSC Order launches the Grid of the Future proceeding (Case 24-E-0165), establishing policy requirements to ensure fair, non-discriminatory access for DER aggregators to provide grid services in New York. It directs utilities to develop a comprehensive plan detailing how operations, platforms, and market rules must evolve to integrate third-party aggregators on equal footing. The order calls for real-time coordination with aggregators across all grid levels, the adoption of advanced Information Technology/Operational Technolocy tools and adaptive control strategies to manage distributed resources, and the creation of uniform, value-based rules that treat utility-run and aggregator-run grid edge resources consistently while fairly allocating costs and benefits.
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Proposed Rulemaking on Grid Edge Resource Participation
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Institutional
Author
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)
Stakeholder
Pennsylvania PUC, electric distribution companies (EDCs), DER aggregators, retail customers
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Order—To solicit comments on proposed regulations governing the participation of grid edge resources and aggregate grid edge resource services in wholesale markets, focusing on preventing double compensation, ensuring data exchange, and establishing oversight mechanisms for DER aggregations.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Insights on Grid Edge Resource Integration
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Institutional
Author
NARUC
Stakeholder
NARUC, State Public Utility Commissions, DER Aggregators, Electric Utilities
Library of resources providing state energy decision-makers with a summary of actions and considerations related to FERC Order 2222 implementation, focusing on establishing rules and requirements for grid edge resource and DER aggregation participation in wholesale markets.
Texas Legislature, with implementation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
Stakeholder
Public Utility Commission of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Senate Bill (SB) 1699 establishes requirements for third-party aggregation of grid edge resources and authorizes the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to develop rules and requirements for DER aggregators. The legislation aims to create a framework that allows aggregators to participate in providing grid services, utilizing optimization tools and control systems to manage grid edge resources effectively. This initiative is part of Texas's effort to meet rising energy demand while mitigating costs for ratepayers.