The IEEE 2030.12 standard covers the design and selection of protective devices and coordination between them for different microgrid operation modes.

This document describes ComEd's approach to prioritizing the scaling of flexible interconnections using a DERMS. The document also describes the technical and operational requirements and the curtailment strategies to be considered for flexible interconnection implementation.

Provides enrollment, meter data and communications, event, and settlement guidance for entities enrolling in Con Edison's demand response programs.

Identifies how state regulators and utilities can enforce compliance for grid edge resource aggregators participating in RTO/Independent System Operator markets (under FERC Order 2222). It reviews the FERC Order 2222 compliance filngs of market operators and highlights remaining challenges in monitoring and enforcement, then outlines actions states can take to bolster reliability. For example, the report suggests that states establish provisions to penalize underperformance by grid edge resource aggregators when a distribution utility’s override of an aggregator’s dispatch leads to lost expected output. In other words, if a utility must curtail an aggregator’s resources for safety, the aggregator could face a performance penalty for failing to deliver contracted services when a distribution utility’s override of an aggregator’s dispatch leads to lost expected output. This creates an incentive for aggregators to coordinate closely with utilities to avoid overrides. The report also discusses frameworks for utility-aggregator coordination (such as communication protocols to give utilities override capability) and oversight measures to ensure aggregators comply with both market rules and distribution reliability needs. It emphasizes real-world enforcement—e.g., requiring aggregators to meet registration requirements, adhere to dispatch limits set in utility review processes, and face penalties or removal from programs if they don’t comply.

DOE resource that provides a map of states in which utilities have published a hosting capacity map.

Guide for developing a multi-customer community microgrid.

Provides a technical framework for state regulators on integrating third-party grid edge resource aggregators into the distribution grid and coordinating with wholesale markets . It highlights key considerations (jurisdiction, registration/licensing, data governance, dual participation rules, dispute resolution mechanisms, etc.) for states that previously banned retail aggregators and are now revisiting those rules in light of FERC Order 2222 and evolving grid needs . The report includes implementation details such as tiered options for state action and examples of how various states handle aggregator oversight (e.g., setting up customer data access protections and processes to resolve utility-aggregator conflicts).

This document discusses the economic considerations and regulatory challenges associated with implementing community microgrids. It emphasizes the importance of microgrid operating agreements that define the responsibilities and coordinated operations between utilities and third-party microgrid aggregators. Key aspects covered include protection, power quality, islanding control, design specifications, communications, IT management, and cybersecurity.

Community microgrid technical best practices guide.

Provides a comprehensive framework for integrating and dispatching grid edge resources in a fair manner, ensuring grid reliability and resilience while avoiding preferential treatment of utility-owned resources. This document outlines Hawaiian Electric's (HECO's) approach to grid edge resource management, including the creation of a "DER dispatch stack" methodology, implementation of automated DERMS controls, establishment of a stakeholder oversight committee, documentation of manual dispatch decisions, and development of transparent interconnection standards.

Summary of NWA opportunity in Xcel Energy's Colorado service territory.

Bid submission template for service providers responding to Xcel Energy's solicitation for NWAs.

Project report that summarized the development and implementation of a grid edge resource management system and advanced distribution management system (ADMS) to improve grid reliability and integration of grid edge resources. The project enhanced real-time monitoring, cybersecurity, and interoperability using IEEE 2030.5 standards, reducing telemetry costs for customers while enabling efficient grid management.

This report presents the Grid Model Data Management (GMDM) Information Model, which utilities can use to build the grid model portion of their enterprise semantic model. It emphasizes the importance of the Common Information Model (CIM) in providing a mature, full-featured, industry-recognized information model for managing distribution grid data.

Develop a standard microgrid island engineering study, design of microgrid controllers, and testing procedures for black start and islanding.

Establishes a transparent, competitive procurement and evaluation process for Non-Wires Alternatives in Connecticut. In this 2022 decision, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) set out how the electric utilities must identify distribution system needs (e.g., overloaded substations or reliability issues) and solicit grid edge resource proposals as alternatives to building new infrastructure . It provides a cost-benefit framework to compare grid edge resource solutions versus traditional wires solutions to ensure that ratepayer benefits are maximized . The decision covers cost allocation and recovery by allowing utilities to recover NWA project payments and rewarding them for cost-effective grid edge resource deployments (while protecting customers by only approving projects that are cheaper or more beneficial than the wires option). It is an operational roadmap for utilities to integrate grid edge resources in distribution planning, including standardized benefit-cost analysis, competitive bidding, and contractual mechanisms to fairly pay grid edge resource providers.

The North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s strategy document addresses the reliability challenges of rapid Grid Edge Resource growth and the emergence of the grid edge resource aggregator role. It notes that grid edge resource aggregators, as introduced by FERC Order 2222, present “unique operational benefits and challenges” for grid planners and operators . NERC discusses potential new oversight: e.g., whether large grid edge resource aggregators should be registered entities for reliability standards compliance, and how to coordinate transmission-distribution operations as aggregations grow . It also flags cybersecurity concerns with aggregators controlling many distributed assets . This strategy guides how reliability rules might evolve to include grid edge resource aggregators.

This guide provides an overview of the Common Information Model (CIM) and its application in modeling electrical networks and equipment. It aims to assist developers in understanding and utilizing CIM for data exchange and integration in power systems, thereby facilitating the development of interoperable applications.

Describes the interconnection facilities and telecommunications systems required (with their associated costs) for the implementation of community energy projects.

A technical report introducing key concepts and use cases for adopting a “common” information-sharing model in power systems. It outlines how a standardized semantic data model (CIM) can facilitate data exchange—including exchanging power network models between utilities, integrating data between applications within a utility, and sharing market/operational data among market participants . The goal is to reduce custom interfaces and data silos by using a common vocabulary for grid assets and messages.