What is a distributed system implementation plan?

Both CECONY and O&R publish Distributed System Implementation Plans, most recently in June 2023, that serves as a five-year outlook in areas such as Integrated Planning, Information Sharing and Market Services. The Implementation Plan engages stakeholders in the processes and programs that continue to shape the Distributed System Platform.

How long has the PSC been working on an energy storage plan?

Efforts towards a finalized implementation plan have been ongoing since June 2024, when Governor Hochul first announced that the PSC had approved an Energy Storage Roadmap in furtherance of the state’s goal to achieve six gigawatts (“GWs”) of energy storage by 2030.

What is the distribution system design program of gridedge?

The Distribution System Design program of GridEdge. Full utilization of distributed energy resources requires advancements in the way we plan, operate, and design the electric grid. This will require that we mature current practices to more fully enable decentralized resources to address growing distribution and bulk power system needs.

What does the 2024 energy storage order mean for NYSERDA?

The 2024 Energy Storage Order established a statewide goal of deploying 3,000 MW of new bulk energy storage by 2030 and required that NYSERDA submit a draft Implementation Plan that outlines the methods and budget that could be used to achieve the bulk energy storage deployment target.

What is the cumulative interconnection for distributed solar?

The chart below shows the cumulative interconnection for distributed solar since 2011: Con Edison is helping New York State achieve its ambitious energy storage goals of 1,500 megawatts (MW) by 2025 and 6,000 MW by 2030.

Why did the PSC approve energy storage programs in 2024?

The PSC’s subsequent 2024 Energy Storage Order approved the energy storage programs described in the Roadmap in order to achieve a total of 4,700 megawatts ("MWs”) of incremental installed capacity of energy storage spanning the bulk, retail, and residential sectors.