Membership

Membership Q&A

Learn more about becoming a member of Collaborative Utility Solutions!

Why become a member?

Members of CUS will be granted access the DER Registry as well as certain tools and systems applicable to their membership type.

Who can become a member?

In short, the electric industry and its stakeholders. This includes utilities, regulatory authorities, industry members, ISO/RTOs, aggregators, and competitive suppliers. For a full list of member types and information about each member type, see the list of membership types below.

membership types

How do I become a member?

Fill out the membership interest form at the bottom of this page and we will get the process started!

Membership Application form

Membership Types

Explore which industry stakeholders can become CUS members

Governing Member

By invitation of the CUS Board of Directors.

Utility Member

Electric Utility that plans, operates, and coordinates the electric distribution system. Or a Holding Company or Association that represents multiple Electric Distribution Utilities.

Limited Utility Member

Electric Utility that plans, operates, or coordinates the electric distribution system and is only using the DER data collection functionality of the DER Registry.

Regulatory Authority Member

Regulatory Authority (State Commission, Municipal Authority, Tribal Authority, Cooperative board, etc).

Industry Member

DER Equipment Manufacturers, Market/Retail Electric Providers, Scheduling Entities, Independent Software Vendors (GIS, CIS, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, etc.), and Consulting Vendors with Utility Sponsorship.

ISO/RTO Member

Independent system operator or regional transmission organization that plans, operates and coordinates the bulk/EHV electric system and markets.

Aggregator Member

Any organization that aggregates DERs for ISO, RTO, or utility programs.

Competitive Supplier Member

An organization that provides DER aggregation services for ISO/RTO and utility programs.

Other

If you wish to participate but do not see a member type that aligns with your organization please reach out to us!

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Membership Interest Form

There is no commitment on your part to join CUS by filling out this interest form. Filling this out allows us to validate your member organization type and provide you with a complete information packet and member agreement for your review and consideration to join CUS.