Distributed energy storage for american households

What is the future of distributed energy?

When it comes to distributed energy resources, the future is here. It's characterized by more solar arrays on rooftops, more electric vehicles on the streets, and more so-called controllable assets like water heaters inside buildings.

What are some examples of controllable assets in distributed energy?

When it comes to distributed energy resources, the future is here, with more solar arrays on rooftops, more electric vehicles on the streets, and more so-called controllable assets like water heaters inside buildings.

Can local governments use energy resources as demand response resources?

Local governments have energy assets that can be used as demand response resources. These assets can be bundled together and treated like a traditional generation resource in wholesale markets, as allowed by FERC Order 2222.

How much solar energy is produced in the United States?

In fact, about one-third of solar energy in the United States is produced by small-scale solar, such as rooftop installations. Household solar installations are called behind-the-meter solar; the meter measures how much electricity a consumer buys from a utility.

What is retail net energy metering (NEM)?

Retail net energy metering (NEM) programs, where available, allow local governments and residents to sell excess energy to the grid to reduce their energy bills.