Strengthening Resource Adequacy with FTM Distributed Batteries

Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) is a meaningful path to unlock accredited capacity for MISO utilities facing a growing resource gap. This case study evaluates a 200 MW front-of-the-meter battery deployment at a major MISO utility, modeling the impact on reserve margin across three deployment phases and through MISO's 2028 DLOL methodology transition, with no telemetry required to begin.

• How a 200 MW DCP deployment delivers 190 MW of accredited MISO capacity in 3 years

• Why front-of-the-meter batteries are positioned to capture unit-level accreditation above the 62% DLOL class floor
  

• Reserve margin modeling at the utility, LRZ 1, and MISO system-wide levels
  

• The 2028 DLOL deadline and why early deployment locks in higher accreditation rates
  

• Distribution capacity value averaging $30 to $100/kW-yr from locally sited assets