Full Title: Policy Considerations Related to Distributed Energy Resources
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Publisher(s): Critical Consumer Issues Forum
Publication Date: July 1, 2013
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Description (excerpt):
The role of DER is growing and may require new approaches for providing and regulating electricity services. We recognize the need for a better understanding of costs and benefits of DER. Our goal is to develop a framework to assist policymakers and other stakeholders in evaluating issues related to the potentials and challenges of DER in providing safe, reliable, affordable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound energy supply. In developing this framework, we recognize the differing regulatory and market structures (e.g., vertically integrated, wires-only utilities, etc.) of the states, as well as the potential significance of regional and federal requirements.