How will the CPUC's directive impact California's energy supply strategy?

By 2037, the CPUC’s directive could lead to the completion of this procurement strategy, if bid costs are found to be reasonable and contracts are approved, enhancing California’s grid storage by up to 2 GW and increasing energy production by up to 8.6 GW.

What are the challenges of procurement for utility-side storage & solar-plus projects?

The challenges of procurement for utility-side storage and solar-plus projects center largely on early-stage decisions: defining the top-priority use case, but also exploring ways to get more value out of the project and to prepare for market changes over its life.

How can battery storage improve solar energy production?

Note rising interest in value streams that are locally realized, e.g., time-shifting to balance rising distributed energy resources (DERs) locally. Battery storage can prevent solar over-production, while facilitating local high-renewables goals. It also may sometimes defer the need for a distribution upgrade (non-wires alternative).

Should California have a state agency to acquire Advanced Energy Resources?

By having one state agency procure these resources on behalf of ratepayers, California can streamline the acquisition of advanced energy resources, potentially lowering future costs for ratepayers and accelerating the development timeline for clean energy technologies. Key Highlights

How do I choose a utility procurement company?

Apply judgement, as no single document from another utility will address all of your needs. Review your utility’s standard procurement template to be sure it will accommodate the type of procurement and the kinds of companies that you wish to hear from. For some projects, companies with regional or local roots may provide add-on benefits.