Celerity DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Survey

As Celerity continues to provide advanced consulting services to the utilities industry, please take a few moments to answer our quick, 4-question anonymous survey to help us gather market insights as it relates to DER (Distributed Energy Resources). Your time and input is greatly appreciated.

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* 1. What are the biggest challenges your utility faces in integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) while maintaining grid reliability? (Select all that apply)

Renewable energy integration

Lack of visibility and real-time monitoring of DERs

Regulatory and interconnection barriers

Grid reliability and resiliency

Flexible load management (e.g., VPP programs)

Data access and data-driven decision making

All the above

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How is your utility adapting its planning and investment strategies to accommodate the growing demand for DERs? Select all that apply.

Expanding grid infrastructure to support higher DER penetration

Implementing Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) and automation

Enhancing forecasting and load flexibility programs

Ensuring IT/OT integration

Standardization and regulatory compliance

All the above

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What roles do IT/OT systems play for DER operations at your utility? Select all that apply.

Improving real-time monitoring and control of DER assets

Enhancing grid flexibility through automated demand response or VPP programs

Enabling better data coordination between DERs and traditional grid infrastructure

Our utility is reviewing implementation of IT/OT solutions for DERs

All the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What regulatory or market challenge your utility faces for DER adoption?

Uncertainty around compensation models for DER owners

Lengthy and complex interconnection approval processes

Lack of standardized policies or processes across different regions

All the above

Other (please specify)