CPUC Issued a Draft Distributed Energy Resource Action Plan 2.0

The scope of DER Action Plan 2.0 includes an overall vision statement and four distinct tracks that collectively advance the CPUC’s overall vision for a high DER future.

1. The Load Flexibility and Rates Track is focused on improving demand-side resource management through more effective, integrated demand response (DR) and retail rate structures that promote widespread, scalable, and flexible load strategies enabled by electrification and DER deployment opportunities.
2. The Grid Infrastructure Track is focused on CPUC actions to guide utility infrastructure planning and operations to maximize the value of DERs interconnected to the electric grid.
3. The Market Integration Track is focused on the efficient integration of Behind-the-Meter (BTM)and Front-of-the-Meter (FTM) DERs into wholesale markets to support renewable integration, GHG reduction, and grid reliability.
4. The DER Customer Programs Track focuses on improving coordination, planning and developing consistent metrics across DER proceedings related to customer programs to maximize their contributions to GHG reductions and other state energy goals.