GS Credit: Advanced External Interface – Above Green

(1-2 points)

Applicable to: Campuses, Transit

INTENT

To encourage use of automated technologies that coordinate loads and generation services to meet the needs of the larger grid.

REQUIREMENTS

Campuses and Transit

OPTION 1. Information exchange system (1–2 points)

Install and use a remote signal or information exchange that allows the project’s master controller (or other supervisory software program) to automatically receive service request signals from the project’s supplying city or utility, ISO, regional transmission operator, or regional electricity aggregator.

Design the interface for information exchange with the following basic functions (1 point):

It can receive a remote dispatch signal or demand response signal.
Signals are transmitted securely either via a dedicated phone line or using established cyber security protocols.

Design the interface for information exchange to have the following advanced functions in addition to the basic functions (1 point):

It can determine and report the project’s remaining generation capacity or load shedding capability or stored energy charge state.
It supports two-way communication between the project and the coordinating authority.
The controller can opt out of events.
It can bid or propose load reduction or generation to the coordinating authority.
It can receive load control or generator dispatch signals.
It supports information exchange regarding both supply pricing and demand charges.

OPTION 2. Open ADR compliance (1–2 points)

Demonstrate compliance with either of the following:

OpenADR 2.0 Profile A (1 point)
OpenADR 2.0 Profile B or Profile C (2 points)

Standard and Reference:

OASIS Energy Interoperation Version 1.0