Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Developing a framework for the creation of the standards (e.g., creating working groups, engaging with stakeholders, reviewing the practices of the utility and other users of the electric system) • Reviewing the past reliability studies conducted in Hawaii and past proceedings in this area • Leveraging and adapting existing reliability standards from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and other industry standards (e.g., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), RTO/ISO and other regional planning standards) • Performing or evaluating studies in Hawaii and on similar systems to determine appropriate reliability standards to meet Hawaii’s particular system characteristics • Evaluating current practices and recommending standards that will ensure continued expansion of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) adoption in a reliable manner • Putting forth written materials with the recommended reliability standards for the Commission to review and adopt • Monitoring the impacts of the adopted standards and recommending revisions, repeal, and replacement of certain standards, as necessary, per changes in the industry, technologies, or system needs
