Qualitative Assessment Criteria Assessment Rationale Description Hosting capacity maps are screening-level visual tools that provide a preliminary assessment of where and how much new electricity generation from rooftop solar or other DERs...
AI summary Hosting capacity maps are preliminary tools that assess where and how much new DERs can be integrated into the grid without major upgrades. They aid in identifying growth areas, system constraints, and improve planning by providing transparency and baseline system visibility. Long-term modernization of these maps is recommended, including dynamic assessments and support for additional DER types.
Integration Strategies - AMI: Nearly all utilities reviewed have implemented AMI, with some advancing to next generation AMI - DERMs: Most utilities have deployed DERMs to monitor, control, and optimize DER integration - Other grid moderni...
AI summary The document outlines integration strategies for grid modernization, including the implementation of AMI, DERMS, and other software solutions like MNPRs, FLISRs, and VVO. It also mentions hosting capacity maps and improvements to interconnection processes to enhance grid management and efficiency.
Spotlight: Highlights from Hawaiian Electric Company's (HECO) Customer Energy Resource Strategy HECO's Customer Energy Resource (CER) strategy centers around three "Cs" that are enabled through three "Ps": - Choice : Customers chose which...
AI summary HECO's Customer Energy Resource (CER) strategy focuses on three 'Cs' (Choice, Coordination, Collaboration) enabled by three 'Ps' (Pricing, Program, Procurement). The strategy includes offering diverse rate options, administering CER programs for load control and demand response, and engaging in competitive procurement for grid services. HECO is also investing in grid modernization technologies and interconnection standards for advanced inverters.