Topic:"Innovative Financing" in M12177

Qualitative Assessment Criteria Assessment Rationale Strategic Fit ●● MED Regulatory evolution can support DER integration efforts as needed. Potential regulatory changes are expected to become clearer as DER adoption grows and/or policies...

AI summary The qualitative assessment discusses the strategic fit, benefits, and cost favourability of regulatory evolution to support DER integration. It highlights that new regulatory models, such as Innovation Sandboxes, can encourage DERs and NWAs by enabling controlled testing of new technologies and approaches. Moderate incremental investment and stakeholder engagement are required.

Qualitative Assessment of Compensation Frameworks Criteria Assessment Rationale Description Innovative financing for DERs is an option that can help address upfront cost barriers, manage risk, and spread costs over time, making DER adoptio...

AI summary The text discusses innovative financing options for distributed energy resources (DERs), including on-bill financing, tariff on bill, PACE, and energy-as-a-service financing. These mechanisms aim to reduce upfront costs, manage risk, and increase DER adoption by spreading costs over time. However, the text notes the need for clarity on which financing approaches are appropriate and who should deliver them.