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.