Distributed Energy and Energy Procurement
Let FEMP''s steps to evaluating electricity procurement guide the way. Find utility programs that meet statutory requirements or offer financial incentives. FEMP''s six-phase process for
Energy storage procurement contracts must also take into account the ever-evolving suite of laws and regulations applicable to energy storage projects, including as a result of the recent change in administration in the United States.
When developing an energy storage project, a project owner can engage an EPC contractor to provide a fully-wrapped EPC agreement that will encompass the procurement, installation, and commissioning of batteries. In many cases, however, owners will contract directly with battery suppliers for battery supply and commissioning.
There are primarily three types of agreements relevant to battery procurements: (1) purchase agreements, (2) master supply agreements (MSAs), and (3) capacity reservation agreements (CRAs).
These contracts allocate the risks of project development, construction, and performance between the parties and include the price that will be paid by the utility for the resource or the energy storage services that are to be provided.
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