Should ISC agreement structure be adopted for initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources?

e ISC agreement structure be adopted for the initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources. Given the successful implementation of CfD in Illinois RPS and their ability to provide a balanced approach to risk allocation, as well as the condensed timeline to conclude the initial procuremen

What is the energy storage system agreement (ISC)?

y storage systems, bridging the gap between wholesale market revenues and the project's revenue requirements. The ISC agreement incentivizes developers to build and operate energy storage systems consistent with the existing market framework and mechanisms of the wholesale market of PJM and MISO. The focus of the ISC a

Should the initial procurement use an ISC agreement structure?

re. The initial procurement should use an ISC agreement structure, rather than a tolling agreement structure. An ISC agreement structure which is a contract for difference, is currently used in utility-scale renewable energy credit procurements conducted by the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) to implement the Renewable Portfolio Standard (

What are the challenges of procurement for utility-side storage & solar-plus projects?

The challenges of procurement for utility-side storage and solar-plus projects center largely on early-stage decisions: defining the top-priority use case, but also exploring ways to get more value out of the project and to prepare for market changes over its life.