Regulation at California's Distribution Edge: CPUC Efforts to Integrate, Value and Monetize Distributed Energy Resources

As customers adopt more distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar PV, storage, and electric vehicles, the grid and regulatory architecture must adapt. California law requires a utility to consider distributed energy resources as an alternative to investments in its distribution system to ensure reliable electric services at the lowest possible costs. California law further requires identification of optimal DER locations, and measures to facilitate DER growth. Commissioner Peterman will discuss progress on the CPUC’s DER Action Plan, which sets a long-term vision for distributed energy resources and supporting policies; identifies CPUC actions needed to meet that vision; and establishes a coordinating framework across proceedings.

Speaker: Carla J. Peterman, California Public Utilities Commission