message Dispatch {
  // ... 

  // The "active" status
  // An active dispatch is eligible for processing, either immediately or at a scheduled time in the future, 
  // including recurring dispatches. If a dispatch is set to inactive, it won't be processed even
  // if it matches all other conditions, allowing for temporary disabling of
  // dispatches without deletion.
  bool is_active = 9;

  // The "dry run" status
  // A dry run dispatch is executed for logging and monitoring purposes 
  // without affecting the microgrid components. This is useful, for example,
  // in scenarios where a user may want to test dispatch behavior without
  // actually affecting any component states.
  // Notably, a dispatch can be both "dry run" and "active," allowing for 
  // the system to generate logs and observe behavior without making actual changes.
  bool is_dry_run = 10;

  // ... 
}