| DER | distributed energy resource |
| DSDB | dynamic selling through dynamic buying |
| DSFB | dynamic selling through fixed buying |
| ESS | energy storage system |
| FSDB | fixed selling through dynamic buying |
| FSFB | fixed selling through fixed buying |
| GHG | greenhouse gas |
| GO | guarantees of origin |
| ISO | independent system operator |
| MG | microgrid |
| PV | photovoltaic |
| REC | renewable energy certificate |
| RES | renewable energy source |
| SEA | smart energy agent |