PSC Seeks Comments on Utility Incentive Regulations
Michigan PSC seeks comments on performance incentive initiative. In March 2025, the Michigan PSC solicited comments on potential focus areas for the initiative, known as…
News Stories: Distributed Energy Resources
August 24, 2026
August 19, 2026
Status Updates on State DER Efforts
On August 14, 2026 the Maryland Work Group filed a timeline update for the Unified Benefit Cost Analysis (UBCA) framework Phase II for all Distributed Energy Resources…
August 18, 2026
PSC Order Revises Standardized Interconnection Requirements for DER Projects
On August 17, 2026 the New York PSC issued an order revising the standardized interconnection requirements to improve cost transparency for distributed energy resource…
Gov. and Independent Regulatory Review Commission Weigh in on DER Rulemaking
Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) – “Many of the public comments received on this proceeding acknowledge the need for the proposed rulemaking and agree…
July 23, 2026
PSC Seeks Comments on Distributed Energy Resources Report
On July 12, 2026 the Maryland PSC issued a notice for comments on UBCA Work Group Phase II, Part 1 report. Comments on the Unified Benefit Cost Analysis (UBCA) Framework…
July 21, 2026
Community Battery Energy Storage System Performance Report Filed
On July 20, 2026 NineDot Energy filed a report on the community battery energy storage system performance. This report stated that the fleet provided up to 34 MW of…
July 20, 2026
Parties Filed Reply Comments in PUC’s Proposed DER Rulemaking
State Representative Ben Waxman urged the Pennsylvania PUC to adopt stronger final rules for distributed energy resource aggregations, arguing they can increase customer…
July 15, 2026
National Energy Development Urges PSC to Approve Updated VDER DRV Components With A One-Time Provision Allowing Projects in NYSEG and RG&E Service Territories To Qualify For The Updated Rates
On July 10, 2026, National Energy Development filed comments urging that the NYPSC approve the updated VDER DRV components with a one-time provision allowing projects in…
July 10, 2026
Workgroup Files DER Benefit/Cost Analysis Report and Status Update
On July 7, 2026 the Unified Benefit-Cost Analysis (UBCA) Work Group Leader filed a work group report and status update (Phase II Part 1). As background the Maryland…
June 30, 2026
Memo Clarifies Process for Missing DER Required Payments
On June 30, 2026 New York PSC Staff filed a memo clarifying that projects which fall out of Appendix M due to missing required payments will not automatically lose their…
