Energy Decision #08: FERC Order 2222 and DER Aggregation

FERC Order 2222 and DER Aggregation (Part 1 of 2) is about turning distributed energy resources at commercial and industrial facilities into revenue‑generating assets by giving them structured access to wholesale electricity markets through aggregators. This episode explains what the order actually does, what counts as a DER, and how C&I operators fit into the aggregation model. This is Energy Decision #08 in the complete C&I energy management series from Tactical Energy Group. 100 decisions. Every one that matters. In this episode, Daniel Burke covers: • What FERC Order 2222 changes in wholesale electricity markets for distributed energy resources • Which assets at C&I facilities qualify as DERs: batteries, CHP, backup generators, rooftop solar, flexible loads, and more • How DER aggregation works, why minimum bid size matters, and where the 100 kW threshold fits • The role of the DER aggregator in technical integration, market interface, optimization, and risk management • Core wholesale market categories: energy, capacity, and ancillary services like frequency regulation • Revenue ranges for capacity payments, regulation services, and demand charge reduction, plus typical aggregator revenue share • Key risks: operational constraints, loss of direct control, performance penalties, cybersecurity exposure, and regulatory uncertainty • A seven‑step implementation sequence from DER audit to contract negotiation and ongoing monitoring Who this is for: plant managers, facility managers, superintendents, COOs, and energy managers at manufacturers, data centers, hospitals, universities, large retail, and municipalities who want to know, “how does FERC Order 2222 affect my facility” and whether wholesale market access is worth the complexity. If you're trying to figure out how to strategically aggregate distributed energy resources so your operation can participate in wholesale markets and optimize energy costs under FERC Order 2222, this episode is built for you. Read the full breakdown on FERC Order 2222 and DER Aggregation (Part 1 of 2) at http://tacticalenergygroup.com/ferc-o.... If you're an Indiana C&I operator actively evaluating this decision, get your free Energy Decision Blueprint at http://blueprint.tac-nrg.com. Visit http://tacticalenergygroup.com for more practical tools and the Energy Decision Blueprint for qualified Indiana C&I operators.