Connecticut has launched three new proceedings to explore grid modernization policies that are likely to be of interest to the microgrid community.
Underway before the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the three policy tracks will look at reliability and system resilience metrics and targets, non-wires alternatives, and the state’s clean and renewable energy program.
They are part of Connecticut’s larger effort to create a framework for an “equitable modern grid,” released by PURA in October and described as a way to lead “by example and show that economic and environmental objectives are not mutually exclusive.” (Docket No. 17-12-03 Interim Decision).
The three topics are among 11 the regulatory authority is investigating in its grid modernization efforts. Six of the topics are further along in the multi-prong proceeding. They cover energy affordability, electric storage, advanced metering infrastructure, zero emissions vehicles, innovation pilots, and interconnection standards.
The regulatory authority in May released requests for proposals and requests for program designs for the six topics. Proposal deadlines run through July 31.
After it receives responses from the six solicitations, the authority will create a straw proposal, which it will open to comment, before releasing a final decision.
Coming up later in the process — what PURA calls Phase III — are the latest three topics:
- Resilience metrics and targets (Docket No. 17-12-03RE08)
- Non-wires alternatives (Docket No. 17-12-03RE07)
- The state’s clean and renewable energy program (Docket No. 17-12-03RE09)
The regulatory authority seeks industry experts to provide information and comment on the three topics. Those who want to participate must file a petition by July 31.
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