With the right policies in place that maximize the benefits of deploying microgrids and other distributed energy resources (DER), electricity will be more affordable, said Lorenzo Kristov, a consultant to the Climate Center who specializes in electric system policy, structure and market design.

That’s because microgrids and DERs can reduce the need for transmission lines and transmission-scale generation. In addition, DERs are locally owned and operated resources that keep energy revenues in local communities and strengthen local economies, he said.

New coalition to focus on DERs and give customers choice

Common Charge, a new coalition of consumers, nonprofits and businesses, aims to highlight those advantages and accelerate deployment of DERS to lower electricity costs, provide resilience and give utility customers more choices over how they acquire power.

The coalition, which includes Advanced Energy United, Charge Ahead Partnership, Coalition for Community Solar Access, Eco Capital, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Pivot Energy, Solar United Neighbors, Sunrun, Vote Solar and others, will focus on advocating for policy changes and increasing consumer access to DERs.

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