For energy companies, DG offers both opportunities and threats, as the
electric industry is competitively restructured. For energy consumers, DG can greatly improve power quality while
reducing disruptive and expensive power interruptions. The stakeholders
section of this website is organized into five groups to summarize what
DG can do for you, depending on your interest.
Energy
Companies - Utilities, energy service companies, wires companies, power
marketers, aggregators, packagers, distributors and other companies providing or seeking to provide DG to customers.
Equipment
Suppliers - DG equipment manufacturers, DG genset manufacturers and
interconnection equipment suppliers who provide DG
equipment.
Regulators
- Public Utility Commissions, state energy offices, legislators and other
policymakers.
Energy Users
- Large industrial, small industrial, large commercial, small commercial, and
residential consumers who may buy or lease DG equipment.
Financial and Support Companies - Banks, investors, and accounting firms that evaluate the impact
of DG on energy companies, equipment suppliers, and large energy users. Also
includes support companies that help bring DG to market including engineering
firms, architects, construction companies, legal firms and insurance companies.