Topic:"Incentive Structures" in M12177

Overview There are multiple ways to enable customer DER adoption and participation. Some are better suited to specific DER technologies or customer use cases, and in many cases the most effective approach is a combination of mechanisms. Ju...

AI summary The document emphasizes the need for coordinated strategies to enable customer adoption of DER technologies, highlighting affordability, funding, and cost allocation as key considerations. Stakeholders stress the importance of aligned branding, messaging, and backend coordination between NS Power and E1 to avoid conflicting programs and ensure a seamless customer experience. Suggestions include using pilot programs, adopting common evaluation models, and aligning incentive structures with grid needs.

Roadmap Initiatives 2 2 1 Equipment Incentive Programs FOUNDATIONAL Description Targeted incentives encourage and enable DER technology adoption and transform consumer equipment purchases into grid assets. Many DER technologies cost more u...

AI summary The document discusses equipment incentive programs aimed at encouraging the adoption of DER technology by reducing upfront and operating costs through rebates, discounts, and tax credits. It highlights the need for periodic program reviews and the coupling of incentives with demand response programs.