Mission:data Coalition needs the DER community's support for open data access. As you know, acquiring customer usage and billing data from utilities is a major pain point. Mission:data was formed as a non-profit in 2013 precisely in order to fight for standardized, consistent data access nationwide.

Utilities are beginning to install "Smart Meters v2.0" that feature a Linux-based "App Store" and Wifi connectivity, promising real-time access to usage data for DERs. However, most utilities are prohibiting DERs from accessing real-time usage data, choosing instead to monopolize it for themselves. For example, one utility lets you view real-time usage data in their mobile app but prevents consumers from sending their data to a solar, storage, or efficiency provider. Mission:data is fighting at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission with a stellar legal team and expert witnesses, but we need your financial support in order to win open, non-discriminatory data access policies.

Whether you work at a startup or an established DER provider, or whether your services need real-time usage data today or you simply want to keep your options open at some point in the future for incorporating real-time usage data, we have a unique opportunity to set a national precedent for the next generation of smart meter installations (which will exceed 60 million nationwide by 2030). All funds go directly to support our advocacy work. We'll be posting updates here as this campaign proceeds. Note: Mission:data is a 501(c)4 social welfare organization and donations are not tax-deductible. 

For more information, please contact Michael Murray at michael@missiondata.io. You can sign up for our newsletter here and see our policy wins here.  Thank you!