Hawaii Public Utilities Commission: Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Policies (Docket No. 2019-0323)

In September 2019, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission opened Docket No. 2019-0323 to investigate ... In September 2019, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission opened Docket No. 2019-0323 to investigate the technical, economic, and policy issues associated with DERs and rate design, as they pertain to the Hawaiian Electric Companies. Docket No. 2019-0323 is divided into three tracks, covering topics in 1) Advanced Rate Design (“ARD”), 2) DER Programs, and 3) Technical issues. View More

Technical Requirements and Interconnection Processes for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. ... Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. View More

Technical Requirements and Interconnection Processes for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. ... Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. View More

Technical Requirements and Interconnection Processes for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. ... Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. View More

Technical Requirements and Interconnection Processes for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. ... Rulemaking to establish the technical requirements and interconnection processes for DERs. View More

D.C. Department of Energy and Environment RFI regarding DER aggregation and FERC Order 2222 Implementation (June 9, 2025)

The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regard ... The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding DER aggregations and FERC Order 2222 implementation in the District of Columbia. The purpose of the RFI is to gather insight into market interest and potential next steps that District agencies, utilities, and industry groups could consider taking to advance the deployment of virtual power plants and DER aggregations in DC. Responses are due Aug 1, 2025. View More

Maryland Public Service Commission: Order Approving Application Provisions for Distributed Energy Resource Aggregator License to Operate (June 6, 2025)

On June 6, 2025, the Maryland PSC issued Order No. 91674, approving Commission Staff's modified prop ... On June 6, 2025, the Maryland PSC issued Order No. 91674, approving Commission Staff's modified proposed application for a License to Operate as a Distributed Energy Resource Aggregator (DERA). The effective date for the application is July 1, 2025. View More

Commonwealth of Virginia Community Energy Act (Virtual Power Plant Pilot Program)

On May 2, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law the Community Energy Act (HB2346/SB ... On May 2, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law the Community Energy Act (HB2346/SB1100). This legislation requires Dominion Energy Virginia to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by December 1, 2025. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand. View More

Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission, Case No. PUR-2023-00069: Ex Parte: In the Matter of Revising the Commission's Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators and Storage

In this Order for Notice and Comment issued April 15, 2025, the State Corporation Commission of the ... In this Order for Notice and Comment issued April 15, 2025, the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia requests comment from interested stakeholders on Proposed Rules relating to Interconnection Regulations for small electrical generators and storage. Stakeholder comments are due June 9, 2025. On or before July 16, 2025. the Staff shall file with the Clerk of the Commission a report on or a response to any comments, proposals, or requests for hearing submitted to the Commission on the Proposed Rules. View More

Maryland Public Service Commission: Order on Distributed Energy Resource Licensing in Maryland (April 8, 2025)

In this order (April 8, 2025), the Maryland Public Service Commission continues its implementation o ... In this order (April 8, 2025), the Maryland Public Service Commission continues its implementation of the DRIVE Act, specifically addressing licensing of DERs. Specifically, the Commission orders that (1) Staff shall consult with the commenting stakeholders, and other stakeholders, as necessary, to make further edits and clarifications to its draft application while also rescinding some requirements, or allowing exemptions from providing certain information if a requirement is not applicable as described herein; (2) that Staff shall provide its revised draft application by June 2, 2025, including its conclusions and recommendations regarding the DOE DERA Code of Conduct and a discussion and recommendations on any remaining non-consensus items in the draft application after its consultation with stakeholders; and (3) that Staff shall publish a list of approved DERA applicants that is accessible to the utilities and the public after the licensure process is initiated. View More

Maryland Public Service Commission: Order on Implementation of FERC Order No. 2222 and Virtual Power Plants in Maryland (April 11, 2025)

In this order (April 11, 2025), the MD PSC decides several issues related to implementation of FERC ... In this order (April 11, 2025), the MD PSC decides several issues related to implementation of FERC Order No. 2222. The Commission directs the Maryland utilities to study the costs and benefits of a phased DER Registry solution that supports PJM’s DR Hub direction for FERC Order No. 2222 implementation, while also making least regrets DER Registry investments; additionally, the Commission intends to explore a comprehensive multi-state solution for a common DER Registry with member commissions in the Organization of PJM States, Inc. (“OPSI”). The Commission directs the Maryland utilities to evaluate the future implementation of IEEE 2030.5, along with potential implementation timelines and file a report with the Commission in six months. Regarding device-level telemetry, the Commission directs the utilities to provide a conceptual report in six months with more information on any new or expanded repositories that may be needed to facilitate device metering data, and the PC44 Interconnection Workgroup is also directed to propose future regulations that will provide a framework for device-level metering to be utilized in the future. The Commission supports expanded access to utility customer data, and therefore the Commission directs the Maryland utilities to perform a study to evaluate the costs and benefits of an implementation of expanded access to utility customer data, along with potential implementation timelines and file a conceptual report with the Commission in six months. The Commission anticipates a variety of other issues to be addressed later, including issues related to licensing and governance; billing, equity, cost recovery and EDCs acting as DERAs; operations coordination, billing [retail and wholesale, including settlement], dispute resolution, interconnection, aggregation registration and review, double counting and communications between the EDC and DERA; and cybersecurity. View More

ISO New England: Order No. 2222 Conforming Changes (NEPOOL Markets Committee April 8-9, 2025)

This presentation by ISONE Staff to the NEPOOL Markets Committee identifies proposed changes to conf ... This presentation by ISONE Staff to the NEPOOL Markets Committee identifies proposed changes to conform with FERC Order 2222 compliance requirements, allowing for DER integration by November 1, 2026. If approved by Stakeholders, the proposed changes would: –Re-name energy offers from Demand Response Distributed Energy Resource Aggregations (DRDERAs); – Include DRDERAs in the Day-Ahead Ancillary Services (DA A/S) Market; – Include DRDERAs in Net Commitment Period Compensation (NCPC); and – Reduce the minimum size for Generators to participate in the Regulation Market. View More

Iowa Utilities Commission Docket No. NOI-2025-0001 - Notice of Inquiry: Review of Prohibition Against Aggregators of Retail Customers (opened March 21, 2025)

With an Order issued March 21, 2025, the Iowa Utilities Commission opened this proceeding to request ... With an Order issued March 21, 2025, the Iowa Utilities Commission opened this proceeding to request input from stakeholders on whether the Commission should lift its prohibition on ARCs being able to bid into wholesale markets. The Commission is also seeking input regarding its role in facilitiating implementation of FERC Order 2222. Initial comments on specific questions and rule language are due April 21, 2025, and the Commission may also schedule one or more workshops after reviewing comments received. View More

Colorado General Assembly: SB24-218, Modernize Energy Distribution Systems: Concerning measures to modernize energy distribution systems, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. (May 2024)

SB24-218, enacted May 2024, requires qualifying utilities to upgrade their distribution systems to f ... SB24-218, enacted May 2024, requires qualifying utilities to upgrade their distribution systems to facilitate state goals for decarbonization and beneficial electrification, as well as to support implementation of federal regulatory standards. Requires qualifying utilities to propose VPP programs (by Feb 1, 2025) and to develop a tariff for performance-based compensation. Also required is for the utility to identify interconnection and hosting capacity for DERs in disproportionally impacted communities. View More

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Case No.18-0884-EL-ORD: Finding and Order, In the Matter of the Commission's Review of Chapter 4901:1-22 of the Ohio Administrative Code Regarding Interconnection Services (December 15, 2021)

In this Finding and Order (December 15, 2021), PUCO adopts changes to its interconnection rules, and ... In this Finding and Order (December 15, 2021), PUCO adopts changes to its interconnection rules, and also establishes a DER Stakeholder Working Group. In the January 29, 2020 Entry, the Commission specifically sought feedback on the possibility of creating a working group including various stakeholders to aid in the continued development of interconnection rules and discuss additional issues related to distributed energy resources (DER) on an ongoing basis. Based on the comments received, there was resounding support for the creation of such a collaborative group. View More

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Case No. 24-1039-EL-ORD: Entry ordering that the Commission directs that all interested persons or entities wishing to file comments or reply comments with the Commission regarding Ohio’s electric interconnection services and standards in Ohio Adm.Code Chapter 4901:1-22 do so no later than March 7, 2025, and March 28, 2025, respectively.

In this Order (February 5, 2025), PUCO directs all interested parties who wish to file comments or r ... In this Order (February 5, 2025), PUCO directs all interested parties who wish to file comments or reply comments regarding proposed changes to rules contained in Ohio Adm. Code Chapter 4901:1-22 to do so by March 7, 2025, and March 28, 2025, respectively. Proposed substantive changes include proposing a process for reviewing and approving utilities’ technical interconnection and interoperability requirements, adopting the IEEE 1547-2018 standard, and implementing timeframes for Level 3 projects that will enhance efficiency and transparency for the interconnection process. View More

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Case No. 24-1039-EL-ORD: In the Matter of the Commission's Review of Ohio Adm. Code Chapter 4901:1-22, Regarding Interconnection Standards

On January 5, 2024, PUCO Staff filed a letter updating the Commission on its DER Stakeholder Workgro ... On January 5, 2024, PUCO Staff filed a letter updating the Commission on its DER Stakeholder Workgroup’s progress in Case No. 18-884-EL-ORD. In the letter, Staff noted the status of ongoing discussions, which included, but was not limited to, addressing the possible adoption of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1547-2018 standard View More

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) DER Stakeholder Group

On December 15, 2021, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued a finding and order  ... On December 15, 2021, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued a finding and order regarding the agency’s review of Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-22, the state’s interconnection rule. The interconnection rule applies to all situations where an applicant seeks to physically connect distributed energy resources (DERs) to the utility’s distribution system. In the order, the Commission created a DER Stakeholder Group to aid in the continued development of the rule and discuss additional issues related to DERs on an ongoing basis. View More

Maryland Public Service Commission Notice Initiating Docket (Case No. 9778) and Requesting Comments

This February 4, 2025 filing by the Maryland Public Service Commission initiates Case No. 9778 and i ... This February 4, 2025 filing by the Maryland Public Service Commission initiates Case No. 9778 and invites interested parties to file comments by March 5, 2025, regarding the "non-consensus issues" identified in the January 31, 2025, Memorandum filed by Staff Workgroup Leader John Borkoski (re: PC44 Interconnection Workgroup), and on any other items the Commission should consider related to FERC Order No. 2222 implementation. View More

Maryland Public Service Commission Memorandum from John Borkoski, Staff Workgroup Leader, Re: PC44 Interconnection Workgroup Non-Consensus Issues (January 31, 2025)

This filing from the MDPSC Staff requests Commission direction on the scope of Workgroup activities ... This filing from the MDPSC Staff requests Commission direction on the scope of Workgroup activities to implement VPPs that may eventually participate in retail programs and tariffs under Commission jurisdiction and VPPs that may eventually participate in PJM markets once FERC Order No. 2222 is implemented by PJM. Specifically, Staff requests the following: 1. Expand the workgroup’s charge to also include VPP and V2G grid services implementation to facilitate achieving FERC Order No. 2222 and the DRIVE Act goals; 2. Establish a new docket for filings related to Workgroup activities; 3. Issue a notice requesting stakeholder comments on the foundational non-consensus issues identified in this filing and on any other items the Commission should consider related to FERC Order No. 2222 implementation; and 4. Provide direction to the workgroup on issues raised in these comments at a later date in 2025. View More

Council of the City of New Orleans Docket UD-24-02: Resolution and Order Establishing a Docket and Procedural Schedule to Enhance Distributed Energy Resource Programs (October 24, 2024)

The Council of the City of New Orleans established a docket dedicated to increasing the availability ... The Council of the City of New Orleans established a docket dedicated to increasing the availability of DERs, Battery storage, and related facilities, including and changes to Entergy-New Orleans policies, funding mechanisms, and establishing a vendor-neutral program to facilitate these goals. The resolution includes a procedural schedule that anticipates submission of a record to the Council for consideration by August 22, 2025. View More

Virginia State Corporation Commission Case Number PUR-2023-00069: Ex Parte: In the matter of revising the Commission's Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators (Opened May 3, 2023)

The Virginia State Corporation Commission opened this rulemaking to review its Interconnection Regul ... The Virginia State Corporation Commission opened this rulemaking to review its Interconnection Regulations with regard to the interconnection of small electrical generators and storage in Virginia. Staff was directed to consider whether amendments to the Interconnection Regulations on the topics listed in the Commission's March 3, 2023 Order in Case No. PUR-2022-00073 are needed, and to develop, with appropriate input from stakeholders and interested persons, a proposal for any revisions, if necessary, to the Interconnection Regulations. View More

Virginia State Corporation Commission Case Number PUR-2022-00073: Ex Parte: In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions-- Final Report for the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s DER 

This document is Volume 2 of the Final Report prepared by the Great Plains Institute for the Virgini ... This document is Volume 2 of the Final Report prepared by the Great Plains Institute for the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s (SCC or Commission) DER Interconnection Working Group process, which spanned from July through December 2023. Volume 2 includes all presentation materials from the seven working group meetings. The DER interconnection working groups were convened in accordance with the Commission’s March 3, 2023 Order in Case No. PUR-2022-00073, In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions, which the SCC opened to explore issues related to DER interconnection in Virginia. The March 3, 2023 Order directed SCC Staff to convene two working groups to address issues related to the following six topics. • Working Group 1: Study timelines, construction timelines, and cost allocation • Working Group 2: Interconnection costs, cost transparency, and dark fiber/direct transfer trip (“DTT”). View More

Virginia State Corporation Commission Case Number PUR-2022-00073: Ex Parte: In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions-- Final Report for the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s DER 

This document is Volume 1 of the Final Report prepared by the Great Plains Institute for the Virgini ... This document is Volume 1 of the Final Report prepared by the Great Plains Institute for the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s (SCC or Commission) DER Interconnection Working Group process, which spanned from July through December 2023. The DER interconnection working groups were convened in accordance with the Commission’s March 3, 2023 Order in Case No. PUR-2022-00073, In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions, which the SCC opened to explore issues related to DER interconnection in Virginia. The March 3, 2023 Order directed SCC Staff to convene two working groups to address issues related to the following six topics. • Working Group 1: Study timelines, construction timelines, and cost allocation • Working Group 2: Interconnection costs, cost transparency, and dark fiber/direct transfer trip (“DTT”). SCC Staff selected the Great Plains Institute (GPI) to facilitate both working groups and to prepare this final report, which should identify points of consensus where found. This report documents the process for these two working groups, points of working group discussion, and DER interconnection issues raised by participants. It also lists the solutions that working group participants developed to address identified issues. View More

Virginia State Corporation Commission Case Number PUR-2022-00073: Ex Parte: In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions-- Staff Report of Division of Utility Regulation (filed Sept 19, 2

Commission Staff filed a report summarizing its recommendations regarding how to proceed in addressi ... Commission Staff filed a report summarizing its recommendations regarding how to proceed in addressing the many comments received by parties on DER related issues, including FERC Order 2222-related issues. Staff recommended multiple avenues for addressing the various issues, including (i) making reforms to the existing Regulations; (ii) establishing working groups; (iii) implementing pilot studies; (iv) establishing separate proceedings outside the scope of the Regulations Reform; and (v) using utility administration and application processes. With regard to FERC Order 2222 specifically, Staff stated that a separate proceeding outside the scope of the Regulations Reform may be warranted for the planning and implementation of FERC Order 2222. However, at the time of the report, FERC had not issued an Order on PJM's compliance filing, and therefore Staff believed a separate proceeding was not immediately required. View More

Virginia State Corporation Commission Case Number PUR-2022-00073: Ex Parte: In the matter considering utility distributed energy resource interconnection-related issues and questions (opened May 25, 2022)

As part of its Final Order in Case No. PUR-2021-00127, the Virginia Corporation Commission ("Commiss ... As part of its Final Order in Case No. PUR-2021-00127, the Virginia Corporation Commission ("Commission") opened a new docket to explore interconnection issues related to utility distributed energy resources ("DER") in a comprehensive proceeding. Interested parties commented on a wide range of DER-related issues, including implementation of FERC Order 2222, with Commission Staff filing a report on those issues. This docket has resulted in development of stakeholder working groups and rulemaking to further address policy issues. View More

NYISO Presentation: FERC Order 2222 Compliance: Provision of Ancillary Services by DER Aggregations (November 4, 2024)

Presentation by NYISO Staff discusses proposed tariff changes to comply with FERC directive to modif ... Presentation by NYISO Staff discusses proposed tariff changes to comply with FERC directive to modify tariff to allow heterogeneous aggregations (i.e., if one DER is technically capable, the aggregation is allowed to provide the service). Compliance Filing due by December 31, 2024 to complete market design. NYISO will continue development of software and related applications to effectuate the proposed market rules and NYISO anticipates implementing all Order No. 2222-compliant market rules by the end of 2026. View More

Related

• NYISO Compliance Docket for FERC Order No. 2222 - FERC Docket ER21-2460

MISO's FERC Order 2222 Compliance Framework Presentation (DERTF - April 17, 2024)

A comprehensive presentation by MISO to its DER Task Force (DERTF) dated April 17, 2024, that outlin ... A comprehensive presentation by MISO to its DER Task Force (DERTF) dated April 17, 2024, that outlines all aspects of MISO’s Order 2222 response. View More

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• MISO Compliance Docket for FERC Order No. 2222 - FERC Docket ER22-1640

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion to Review Aggregationof Retail Customers to Form Demand Response Load ReductionResources (Docket No. 5-EI-163 - September 5, 2024)

Wisconsin PSC launched an investigation to review aggregation of retail customers to form demand res ... Wisconsin PSC launched an investigation to review aggregation of retail customers to form demand response load reduction resources. The PSC requested comment by October 24, 2024, on several questions, including a question specific to aligning processes with WI law and MISO compliance with FERC Order 2222 (see PSC REF #:516257 filed September 5, 2024 for the Notice of Investigation and Request for Comments). On July 21, 2025, the PSC requested additional comments on a Commission memorandum laying out several options regarding policies for demand response aggregations. View More

Maryland Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act (May 2024)

Requiring a certain electric company to file certain time-of-use tariffs with the Public Service Com ... Requiring a certain electric company to file certain time-of-use tariffs with the Public Service Commission by July 1, 2025; requiring a certain electric company to attempt to achieve a certain enrollment target for certain tariffs by January 1, 2028; authorizing the Commission to require the automatic enrollment of certain customers in a time-of-use tariff on an opt-out basis; requiring the Commission to certain adopt regulations on or before May 1, 2025 View More

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• Maryland Public Conference 44 (PC44) Interconnection Work Group
• Maryland PSC Order on DRIVE Act Pilot Programs Implementation
• Maryland Order on DRIVE Act On-site Generating System Incentives and Distributed Energy Resources Aggregator Licensing

SPP Distribution Utility Forum Meeting Materials (November 4, 5, and 8, 2024)

In April 2022, SPP submitted its initial compliance filing. In March 2024, FERC issued another order ... In April 2022, SPP submitted its initial compliance filing. In March 2024, FERC issued another order finding that SPP partially complied with its Order No. 2222. FERC directed SPP to continue coordination with distribution utilities (DUs) in the following areas: • Metering and Telemetry: FERC directed SPP to coordinate with DUs and the relevant electrical retail regulatory authorities (“RERRAs”) to establish protocols for sharing metering data. • Coordination between SPP, DER Aggregator (“DERA”), and DU • Role of the DU: FERC directed SPP to continue to coordinate with DUs in the development of the DU review process. • Operational Coordination Requirements: FERC encouraged SPP to coordinate with DUs as necessary to ensure that the parties develop implementation details to practicably effectuate SPP’s proposal regarding the dispute process. • Role of the RERRA: FERC encouraged SPP to work with DUs, RERRAs, and other stakeholders to ensure that SPP’s implementation process complements any state-level changes to implement Order No. 2222. On Nov. 4, 5, and 8, SPP conducted a series of virtual meetings to collaborate with DU stakeholders on Order 2222’s details and requirements. SPP will prepare an additional compliance filing due to FERC no later than Dec. 26, 2024. View More