; (B) implements reliability standards for distributed energy resources within the service territory of an electric utility; and (C) aggregates the economic attributes of distributed energy resources within the service territory of an electric utility for sale into a wholesale energy or other market. (2) Electric utility The term electric utility has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2602 ). (3) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (4) Pilot program The term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (5) Regional Transmission Organization The term Regional Transmission Organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 796 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Pilot program Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program within the National Laboratories— (1) to research, develop, and test technology platforms and operational procedures for a distribution system operator; (2) to evaluate best practices in designating the roles and responsibilities of a distribution system operator relative to other entities, including the relevant electric utility and Regional Transmission Organization