Development/Demonstration of Methodology to Assess Value of Distributed Generation and Demand Reduction to the T&D Network
Summary
SCH Number
2002058442
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Development/Demonstration of Methodology to Assess Value of Distributed Generation and Demand Reduction to the T&D Network
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/30/2002
Document Description
The purpose of this contract is to develop a methodology that will measure the impacts of a portfolio of distributed generation and demand reduction energy resources (DER) on the transmission and distribution (T&D) network down to the looped primary distribution feeder. This will allow direct observation of the impacts of DER at the voltage levels at which these resources will be interconnected. A combination of power flow models will be used to identify network constraints and determine what combination of the DER portfolio projects will improve power quality and reliability. These benefits will be valued in both engineering and economic terms. This meets the PIER goal of improving the reliability and quality of California's electricity system by identifying where DER can be located to help alleviated T&D capacity and congestion problems in the state. It also supports the goal of providing more choices to California consumers by helping overcome the barriers to the deployment of distributed energy resouces.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Libonati
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Altos Hills
Counties
Santa Clara
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec. 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This PIER contract is for basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in major distrubances to an environmental resouce.
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