Wind & Solar Integration Summit, Scottsdale, AZ January 24, 2011, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Workshop January 25, 2011, 7 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Conference January 26, 2011, 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Conference As the Workshop Chair, I would like to extend you an invitation to the Wind & Solar Integration Summit, presented … Continue Reading
With a swift 13-page order today, FERC rejected Puget Sound Energy’s proposed wind integration rate, stating that the rate was not shown to be “just and reasonable” under section 205 of the Federal Power Act. “Changing system conditions, such as an increasing amount of wind generation described by Puget, present unique challenges that may require … Continue Reading
Today, the Bonneville Power Administration (“BPA”) issued its Final Record of Decision (“Final ROD”) in the 2010 Rate Case. The Final ROD is part of an early wave of efforts by transmission providers to charge wind generators for the costs of providing “integration” or “balancing” services. Transmission providers are responsible for maintaining reliability of the … Continue Reading
On June 2, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement ("FOA") providing $24 million for the development of consortia between universities and industry to focus on critical wind energy challenges. DOE intends on awarding two to three grants of $8-12 million. The grants will be used to address two areas: Partnerships for Wind … Continue Reading
From our colleague Jason Johns: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will host a technical conference on March 2 to discuss the challenges of integrating large amounts of variable generation into wholesale markets and the grid. The Commission is also asking for innovative proposals that will help accomplish such large integration. Notably, the conference could hardly … Continue Reading
