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.

A California Public Utilities Commission resolution that approved PG&E's community-based microgrid enablement program and directed PG&E to file a pro forma microgrid operating agreement. The operating agreement outlines the operating protocols and responsibilities between the community-based microgrid operator (aggregator) and PG&E, governing how microgrid projects are developed, tested, and operated under the  pilot. This was part of a broader effort to accelerate resilient microgrid projects ahead of wildfire seasons.