Distributed Energy Resources

DER Integration-Who Pays?

May 2, 2019

Who should pay for the modifications required to accommodate the integration of DERs?

Next to security, practically every utility executive puts distributed energy resource (DER) integration high on the list of challengestheir company faces. With grid modernization underway nearly everywhere, incorporating modifications more accommodating to the future integration of DERs may entail only modest, incremental costs compared to the investments needed to replace aging infrastructure, meet changing customer expectations and accommodate future growth. In other cases, modifying a transmission line or low-capacity distribution circuit to accommodate DERs is costly. Who should pay for the modifications required to accommodate the integration of DERs?

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About the Author

David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.