Join Mr. Terry Mohn, Chairperson of AMCOE, in an insightful brief analysis that explores the impact and considerations of Distribution Energy Resources (DER), Distribution System Operators (DSO), and Embedded Microgrids. From the perspectives of consumers and utilities, Mr. Mohn examines the significant differences in economics, reliability, and sustainability aspects of these architectures. Discover the potential for cost savings, enhanced reliability, and the path towards a greener energy future as we embark on this comprehensive comparison.
Part 1: Economics – Consumer stakeholders prioritize cost savings, access to renewable energy, and increased resilience, while distribution utilities primarily focus on load reduction, infrastructure investment, grid reliability, and regulatory challenges when evaluating the impact of DER, DSO, and embedded microgrids.
Part 2: Reliability – While there may be overlapping benefits and challenges, the specific perspectives of consumer stakeholders and the distribution utility can differ in terms of their priorities, control, responsibilities, and operational considerations when it comes to DERs, DSOs, and embedded microgrids.
Part 3: Sustainability – While consumers often focus on benefits such as affordability, control, and reliability, distribution utilities must navigate challenges related to investments, infrastructure, technical complexities, and regulatory frameworks. Balancing these perspectives is crucial for achieving sustainable and mutually beneficial outcomes for both stakeholders.
The access of these briefing notes can be found here.
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