Manufacturers and utilities press for standardized interconnection and incentives for DERs

May 6, 2026

Manufacturers, battery providers and utilities told the committee interconnection rules and permitting remain fragmented; witnesses urged standardized timelines, technical specs and utility incentives to integrate distributed batteries, microgrids and vehicle batteries into distribution planning.

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Manufacturers, battery installers and utilities urged the committee to standardize interconnection and permitting rules, align utility incentives and adopt clearer timelines so distributed energy resources can scale.

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