The Growth of Distributed Energy Resources in Texas
In a new policy study, Chris Villarreal, associate fellow of energy policy at R Street, argues that DER will allow for better utilization of the distribution system, but only if customers and markets are made aware of the system and their opportunity to participate in it.
Villarreal finds that regulators can help the development of these markets by opening up utility distribution planning activities to support customer choice and locating these resources in more optimal and beneficial locations: “By creating an environment where DER and their developers can participate in markets—both wholesale and retail –Texas can maintain its leadership,” says Villarreal.
Read the full paper, “Enabling and Benefiting from Distributed Energy Resources in Texas,” here.