Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services
This DOE report explores how utilities and grid operators can procure and coordinate distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, storage, and demand response to provide distribution grid services. It analyzes market structures, procurement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks that enable DERs to offer voltage support, congestion relief, capacity deferral, and reliability services. Case studies illustrate emerging approaches like DER aggregations and non-wires alternatives. The report offers recommendations for policymakers and utilities seeking to harness DERs for cost-effective grid modernization.
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AB - This DOE report explores how utilities and grid operators can procure and coordinate distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, storage, and demand response to provide distribution grid services. It analyzes market structures, procurement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks that enable DERs to offer voltage support, congestion relief, capacity deferral, and reliability services. Case studies illustrate emerging approaches like DER aggregations and non-wires alternatives. The report offers recommendations for policymakers and utilities seeking to harness DERs for cost-effective grid modernization.
AU - Electricity, of
DB - C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange
DP - Open EI | National Laboratory of the Rockies
DO -
KW - Solar
KW - Photovoltaics
KW - PV
KW - Battery energy storage
KW - Diesel generators
KW - Other liquid-fuel generators
KW - Wind energy
KW - Utility integration
KW - Bulk-system Integration
KW - Procurement and contracting
KW - Procurement
KW - Contracting
KW - Case studies
KW - Performance
KW - Policy and regulation
KW - Policy
KW - Regulation
LA - English
DA - 2024/12/01
PY - 2024
PB - U.S. Department of Energy
T1 - Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services
UR - https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351
ER -
Electricity, of. Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services. U.S. Department of Energy, 1 December, 2024, C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351.
Electricity, o. (2024). Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services. [Data set]. C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. U.S. Department of Energy. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351
Electricity, of. Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services. U.S. Department of Energy, December, 1, 2024. Distributed by C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351
@misc{CMIX_Dataset_351,
title = {Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services},
author = {Electricity, of},
abstractNote = {This DOE report explores how utilities and grid operators can procure and coordinate distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, storage, and demand response to provide distribution grid services. It analyzes market structures, procurement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks that enable DERs to offer voltage support, congestion relief, capacity deferral, and reliability services. Case studies illustrate emerging approaches like DER aggregations and non-wires alternatives. The report offers recommendations for policymakers and utilities seeking to harness DERs for cost-effective grid modernization.},
url = {https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351},
year = {2024},
howpublished = {C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange, U.S. Department of Energy, https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/351},
note = {Accessed: 2026-08-05}
}
Details
Data from Dec 1, 2024
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
Submitted Jun 2, 2026
Organization
U.S. Department of Energy
Contact
of Electricity
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