Why utilities need to proactively guide standard DER bulk system responses

Distributed energy resource (DER) responses are fast becoming critical to bulk power system (BPS) reliability. As a result, the DER interconnection and interoperability standard outlined in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1547-2018 revision has drawn significant attention in the industry.

In this paper, ICF experts explore the complexity of navigating the DER requirement to support bulk system reliability under IEEE 1547-2018. In the process, they reveal:

• Why utilities should engage with IEEE 1547-2018 implementation.
• How to balance the tension between distribution and BPS needs.
• The key decision points for implementing IEEE 1547-2018.

Download the paper to learn how IEEE 1547-2018 might impact your distribution operators—and why the time to act is now.