Utilities are pushing for a bigger role in integrating distributed energy resources (DER) in their service territories, saying their ownership would benefit customers. They also see economic opportunity and other advantages in the flexibility of DER, which is becoming vital in today’s power sector transition.
“Utilities are now critical in decarbonization and, as power grid experts, they are leading innovation,” said Duke Energy Vice President of Rate Design and Strategic Solutions Lon Huber. “All clean energy options should be on the table, and if a program is structured in a way that provides benefits to all customers — participants and non-participants — it is a win-win that should be pursued.”
