The project funded by this RFP should be designed to provide insights and new learnings to assist the Commission in identifying technologies and policies that can be implemented in the District to modernize the distribution energy delivery system for increased sustainability.
 

The Commission seeks proposals for the development of a VPP or DERMS that aggregates a portfolio of demand side management and DERs. The pilot VPP or DERMS proposal should demonstrate the grid interactivity and interoperability of buildings and DERs, and their ability to act as grid resources. The Commission is interested in innovative ideas and technologies. Further, the Commission is seeking projects that will demonstrate the following outcomes listed in Section B.

Although this is a pilot project, the Commission expects the VPP or DERMS model to continue operation after the conclusion of the pilot period. As such, it should be designed with a continuity plan in place.

Unproven technologies will be excluded from funding consideration. Therefore, the Offeror will use the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Questionnaire (Attachment G) to assess the readiness of the proposed technology for commercial operation. The Offeror’s proposal must include a completed TRL self-assessment questionnaire. (See Section D.4.2). A self-assessment that scores below TRL level 5 will not be considered. If the selected Awardee’s project scores between a TRL level 5 and TRL level 8, the Awardee will be required to submit a Technology Risk Mitigation Plan for Commission approval prior to contract award.

Submit a proposal for PSC-25-07 Virtual Power Plant or Distributed Energy Resource Energy Resource Management System Pilot Project.