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DC’s Proposed Light Touch Microgrid Regulation

Utility regulators in Washington, D.C., are considering a “lightened regulation” or “light touch” approach to microgrid rules, in an effort to facilitate deployment of more renewable energy and storage in the city. The Public Service Commission on July 17, 2020, issued a notice of inquiry regarding potential development of a regulatory framework for microgrids. The notice considered different multi-factor tests in use in other jurisdictions for determining when a microgrid should be subjected to complete utility regulation, and invites comment on the path forward in DC.

The proceeding is part of the DC PowerPath process to overhaul and decarbonize the city’s electric grid.

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    FORMAL CASE NO. 1163, IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF MICROGRIDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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    Utility Dive article: DC regulators consider 'light touch' when it comes to microgrid rules

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