This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still required. To pre-register, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com.

As utilities grapple with the definition, use cases, procurement, and deployment of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), important aspects must be considered when embarking on the implementation journey. Meanwhile, utilities must adapt to federal policy requiring DER participation in energy markets, which adds a compliance dimension to the technology's long-term viability. 

This course presents an introduction to DERMS, deployment tactics, industry trends, utility experiences, regulatory implications. The following topics will be covered in the course along with real-world case studies from various projects in the industry: 

• Foundation: DERMS technologies, definitions, deployment architectures, standardization, and use cases
• Implementation
• Testing
• Regulation: The impact of regulations, like FERC Order 2222
• Case Studies: Utility DERMS rollouts, including Salt River Project
• Challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned 

Prerequisites: 

• General understanding of the power system components, controls, and operations

Acquired Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of DERMS technology advancement, architectures, and use cases
• Understanding of DERMS implementation and deployment roadmap 
• State of the art on technology, standards, and utility practices 
• Effects and implications of regulation around DERMS