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Distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar, battery storage, small wind, and demand-response technologies, are reshaping how electricity is produced and managed across the West. By generating or storing power close to where it is consumed, DERs can reduce strain on the grid, enhance reliability, and provide resilience during outages or extreme weather. Customers are also more empowered to manage energy use and costs. However, distributed energy resources face challenges integrating into the existing grid and being valued differently than traditional centralized generation assets. This panel discussed some of the technical, regulatory, and cost-allocation hurdles to the widespread adoption of DERs.

Panelists: Will Greene, Arizona Representative, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP); Scott Lipton, Director of Energy Policy, Western, Enchanted Rock LLC; Chris Mejia, Partner and Chief Development Officer, Obodo Energy Partners; Walker Wright, Vice President of Public Policy, Sunrun