Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M13083

Planning Strategies - Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) : Evaluation of both supply and demand side resources, grid requirements and long-term requirements/action plans to meet grid needs - Distribution System Plans (DSPs) : Utility DSPs ty...

AI summary The text outlines planning and enabling strategies for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) into the grid. It discusses Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), Distribution System Plans (DSPs), multi-stakeholder coordination, time-varying rates, demand response programs, competitive procurement, utility-owned DERs, and value-based compensation mechanisms for DERs.

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.