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How distributed energy can capitalize on the blue wave

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Briefings

FERC commissioner David Rosner and former DOE head Jigar Shah argue that energy markets must shift from fixed-price contracts to flexible, risk-taking distributed energy solutions to meet rising demand. Rosner noted utilities are like banks that rarely change, while Shah advised investors to embrace uncertainty similar to the fracking boom. The article highlights a June FERC show-cause order requiring grid operators to justify rules for flexible loads, though it stopped short of mandating faster access. Key uncertainty remains regarding whether new data center infrastructure costs will incentivize private capacity procurement or if state-level rules on curtailment and cost allocation will determine the outcome.

Key points

• FERC commissioner David Rosner stated that the energy affordability mandate will depend on how markets accommodate new demand and flexible resources, calling distributed technologies a potential fastest option to reduce reliability risks.
• Former DOE head Jigar Shah advised the industry to stop seeking 10-year fixed-price contracts and instead adopt a risk posture that treats flexibility as a premium product, similar to the strategy that fueled the fracking boom.

Context

This briefing covers a November 2026 article from Latitude Media discussing how distributed energy can capitalize on the 'blue wave' of electricity demand. It features insights from FERC commissioner David Rosner and former DOE head Jigar Shah regarding the shift from rigid to flexible energy markets.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from Latitude Media published November 5, 2026. The article does not provide specific numbers, dates, or names of other stakeholders. It does not contain data on actual market outcomes, costs, or impacts, only the authors' perspectives and regulatory context.

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