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Energy researcher and consultant. Making the world safe for distributed energy resources. Works @RockyMtnInst Views are my own.
Boulder, CO
Joined January 2012
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A10 (2of2) That’s one main takeaway from the @RockyMtnInst submission to 51st State bit.ly/2BtcbA9 #SEPAChat
A10 (1of2) Utilities and their regulators should establish guiding visions and positions for where they want to go on these issues. Based on which individual proposals and policy decisions can be reviewed. #SEPAChat
Q8 (2of2) The question is more difficult when unregulated utility affiliates participate, but have advantages such as lead sourcing from the regulated arm. #SEPAChat
Q8 (1of2) There’s a strong case that rooftop solar is sufficiently competitive that regulated utilities should not participate. #SEPAChat
I suspect both. Chicken or egg problem, right? #SEPAchat nitter.cf/mikekruger/status/9417…
Was the failure of the market because of charging infrastructure or the low expansion of EVs purchased? #SEPAchat
"O the DS" love it. Sounds like a good title for a future report. #sepachat nitter.cf/oboylemm/status/941741…
Hawaii's path is an interesting case study on this. PUC has expressed it's interest in "platform integrator" role for the utilities, but there's no proceeding to expressly create the DSO #SEPAchat nitter.cf/TanujDeora/status/9417…
I think EV chargers are/will enter the space of essential societal infrastructure. Some cost socialization may be appropriate. CPUC has been dealing with this and found cases where the competitive market did not show up as desired #SEPAchat nitter.cf/DougKarpa/status/94173…
A5 (2of2) Then, specific proposals and new functions can be evaluated through that lens of how they support that longer-term strategy and framework for what may be appropriate from regulated COS-based approaches. #SEPAChat
A5 (1of2) It’s important to have an established vision for where PUCs and utilities want to go in the next 10 years, including how they will deliver on public service and policy obligations. #SEPAChat
I don't think we'll get to 100% DER, nor is that desirable. Also don't want mass grid defection. I think the objective is to achieve the "optimal" system with a mix of resources that are cost effective and value providing #sepachat nitter.cf/DougKarpa/status/94173…
Risk management is one, esp for default or provider of last resort. Similarly, ensuring universal service is not a textbook "monopoly" function but needs to be maintained #sepachat nitter.cf/TanujDeora/status/9417…
A4 (2of2) The challenge lies in evaluating proposals and making prudent investments that are value add and enabling, without excessive expenditure or that lock in incumbency advantages
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A4 (1of2) Utilities need to be able to make appropriate investments in grid mod and distribution infrastructure to allow the market for new services to develop #SEPAChat
Yes. And I think the best outcomes will be when system info is shareable and reviewable to allow innovative solutions to come forward nitter.cf/oboylemm/status/941733…
A3 (3of3) New roles should be explored to allow the utility to host a market for new products and services, and align the utilities’ interests in being a curator or that marketplace. #SEPAChat
A2 (2of3) Others include how best to incorporate 3rd-party service providers. Including what role the utility has in sharing system data with 3rd parties, and what requirements they have to do so. #SEPAChat
A2 (1of3) At the distribution level, there are significant questions to address around new, recognized needs for the grid. EV charging infrastructure is a great example. #SEPAChat
Good question! I think it depends on circumstances... "it depends" :) nitter.cf/oboylemm/status/941732…
A1. While some functions may no longer be monopoly functions, it is important to now consider the utility in the context of new needs and opportunities for the utility to provide. @RockyMtnInst #SEPAChat