Construct to Mitigate Power System Operational Impacts of Emerging "Disruptive Technologies
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1. A method for managing distribution system operations, said method comprising the following steps:
- a. Receiving DR/DER asset registration information;
b. Receiving distribution capacity limits from a utility;
c. Receiving opt-in/opt-out data;
d. Receiving bilateral DR-DER schedules and ancillary service quantities from DSO Market Participants;
e. Receiving bids and offers from DSO market participants;
f. Receiving DA LMPs from an ISO/RTO;
g. Receiving information regarding DR and DER cleared schedules from an ISO/RTO;
h. Sending notifications regarding forecast distribution bottleneck limits and anticipated limit violations to a utility;
i. Sending information regarding energy and ancillary services available from DR/DER to ISO/RTO markets;
j. Sending information regarding DR and DER cleared schedules to Market Participants;
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Abstract
A process/method is provided for the management of electric distribution system operations, including accurate and efficient communications and interfaces between the transmission, distribution and residential distribution systems, managed by a distribution system operator responsible for energy balance and reliability through control on a local distribution area, namely between end use customers and the transmission node of the electrical system.
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1. A method for managing distribution system operations, said method comprising the following steps:
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a. Receiving DR/DER asset registration information; b. Receiving distribution capacity limits from a utility; c. Receiving opt-in/opt-out data; d. Receiving bilateral DR-DER schedules and ancillary service quantities from DSO Market Participants; e. Receiving bids and offers from DSO market participants; f. Receiving DA LMPs from an ISO/RTO; g. Receiving information regarding DR and DER cleared schedules from an ISO/RTO; h. Sending notifications regarding forecast distribution bottleneck limits and anticipated limit violations to a utility; i. Sending information regarding energy and ancillary services available from DR/DER to ISO/RTO markets; j. Sending information regarding DR and DER cleared schedules to Market Participants; - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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