A lot of renewables are connected into the distribution grid and the markets in general run on the transmission grid. Every jurisdiction is different, but in ge

A lot of renewables are connected into the distribution grid and the markets in general run on the transmission grid. Every jurisdiction is different, but in general the transmission system is run by a neutral party who is usually known as an "Independent System Operator". In contrast, the distribution system is run by the local distribution company (LDC) that supplies power to consumers. The LDCs have traditionally not run their own markets but that is starting to change. At my day job I built a distribution level market that is being deployed in California [0]. We've developed a method of pricing the energy from DERs to account for the local benefits they can provide to the grid at a micro level. Shameless plug, but if anyone is interested in these topics we are hiring for a number of roles [1]. 0. https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/opus-one-tests-transactive-energy-for-california-rooftop-solar-behind-the-meter-batteries https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/opus-one-tests-... 1. https://www.opusonesolutions.com/careers/ https://www.opusonesolutions.com/careers/