Distributed Capacity Procurement: A New Tool for Utilities

Pier LaFarge, Sparkfund’s CEO, and Paul Bonney, Kleinman Center Board Member, will discuss the Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, which empowers utilities as leaders of the energy transition to meet the unprecedented demand for electric power driven by a return of US manufacturing, data center growth and electric transportation. With their deep understanding of the grid, utilities are uniquely positioned to lead the charge on planning, siting, deploying, and dispatching distributed capacity resources (DERs) to create a more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective grid. The DCP model is a new tool utilities can pick up that allows them to deploy DERs at the scale and pace necessary to support economic growth and transform the built environment for the benefit of our society. Following the discussion, a brief Q/A session will be held.