California eyes accounting change to boost DER wholesale market participation

California's grid operator is considering a rule change that could unlock 2+ GW of behind-the-meter battery capacity for wholesale market participation, though final approval from regulators is expected in 2025.

First covered Aug 5, 2026 · 10:43 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Utility Dive California DER wholesale market participation could grow 2+ GW from CAISO ‘accounting change’: advocate — Behind-the-meter batteries and other aggregated DERs could get another lift from a related rulemaking at the California Public Utilities Commission, but a…

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