Å·²©ÓéÀÖ

Using optimization to drive your DER strategy and build value

Download
Using optimization to drive your DER strategy and build value

DER valuation has been a complicated knot to unravel in recent years, as it must account for multiple DER options and a stack of potential value streams, while also taking into consideration locational and temporal characteristics. For utilities, this will soon become a real opportunity, because getting Å·²©ÓéÀÖ value of DERs right can lead to many significant benefits: bending Å·²©ÓéÀÖ cost curve to reduce rate pressure in a low load growth environment, crafting more cost-effective programs with better returns for customers and shareholders, and managing customer relationships as customer interest in DER continues to grow. By leveraging and enhancing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ analytical tools developed through work with clients across North America, ICF has developed a streamlined DER valuation approach that can guide utility decision-making.

This approach has proven to reveal meaningful differences in value across many locations and combinations of DER; providing a compass for utilities and oÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr DER market participants to discover and capture value for Å·²©ÓéÀÖir customers.

Download Å·²©ÓéÀÖ full whitepaper to learn more.