FERCFERC Issues New Rule to Facilitate Integration of Wind, Solar, and Other Variable Energy Resources into the Grid
Neil L. Levy, David G. Tewksbury, Stephanie S. Lim, Grace Su
On June 22, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued Order No. 764, which is intended to remove barriers to the integration of variable energy resources into the electric grid. Variable energy resources (such as wind and solar) are devices used for the production of electricity that use a renewable energy source that cannot be stored and have variability that is beyond the control of the facility owner or operator. Because variable energy resources represent an increasing percentage of generation capacity, FERC concluded that it must prevent public utility transmission providers from treating these customers in an unduly discriminatory manner. Order No. 764 therefore requires each transmission provider to modify its open access transmission tariff (“OATT”) and pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (“LGIA”). More...
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2 comments:
this new rule is nothing short of pandering to an industry that cannot provide reliable energy generation at a cost effective rate. It is an insult to ratepayers, and anyone who is serious about the true relationship between energy efficiency,and cost. the fact that the method of paying for this new regulation has not been determined, but will be addressed case-by-case leaves one to wonder whether it will eventually fall to us taxpayers.
A discouraging example of energy solutons being driven by politics rather than scientific or even logical thinking.
Elections have consequences. FERC is chaired by an Obama loyalist appointee. You figure out the rest.
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