Bibliography of Source Materials on Distributed Energy, Distribution Planning and Congestion Relief

 

  1. Aabakken, J.  Power Technologies Data Book: 2003 Edition, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, June 2004.  NREL/TP-620-36347.
  2. Austin Energy Strategic Plan, December 4, 2003.
  3. Baer, W., Fulton, B., Mahnovski, S. “Estimating the Benefits of the GridWise Initiative Phase I Report” (May 2004) Rand Corporation
  4. Balducci, Patrick J.; Nguyen, Tony B.; Brown, Daryl R.; DeSteese, John G.; Speer, Gregory A., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, PNNL-SA-39886, Avoiding Distribution System Upgrade Costs Using Distributed Generation
    http://gridwise.pnl.gov/docs/pnnlsa39886.pdf
  5. Broido, C.,  “Making Solar Work in the US”  Presentation at 2nd Renewable Energy Finance Forum, New York  (June 2005)
  6. California Energy Commission, 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report, (November 2005) http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005_energypolicy/
  7. California Public Utilities Commission, Energy Division, “Update on Determining the Costs and Benefits of California's Net Metering Program” Section 6.1 (March 29, 2005) http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/REPORT/45133.PDF
  8. California Public Utilities Commission, Interim Opinion Adopting Cost-Benefit Methodology for Distributed Generation, Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Incentives for Distributed Generation and Distributed Energy Resources, Rulemaking 04-03-01. September 6, 2005.
    http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/word_pdf/COMMENT_DECISION/49277.pdf
  9. California Standard Practice Manual: Economic Analysis of Demand-Side Programs and Projects, October 2001
    http://www.energy.ca.gov/greenbuilding/documents/background/07-J_CPUC_STANDARD_PRACTICE_MANUAL.PDF
  10. Campbell, T. Heavner, B., Paul, K., Renee, M., Zugel, M. “The Good, the Bad and the Other – Public Health and the Future of Distributed Generation”  The California Clean Distributed Generation Campaign, the Coalition for Clean Air, and the California Public Interest Research Group http://www.ceert.org/projects/gbo1.PDF
  11. Cardell, J., M. Ilic, and R. D. Tabors. 1998. "Integrating Small Scale Distributed Generation into a Deregulated Market: Control Strategies and Price Feedback." Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems, M.I.T., Boston, MA. (April, 1998). 184. http://lfee.mit.edu/public/el98-001.pdf
  12. Chowdhury, Badrul H.; Sawab, Abdul W., Evaluating the Value of Distributed Photovoltaic Generation in Radial Distribution Systems, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 11, No. 3, September 1996 595
  13. Cibulka, Lloyd; Iannucci, Joseph J. (Distributed Utility Associated), End-User Distributed Generation Applications in the Cape Light Compact Communities, June 12, 2003.
  14. Cinnamon, B. et al, The Economics of Solar Power in California: A White Paper, Akeena Solar, August 23, 2004
  15. Connors, S. et al. National Assessment of Emissions Reduction of Photovoltaic (PV) Power Systems.  2004.  
  16. Connors, S., K. Martin and E. Kern. “Future Electricity Supplies:  Redefining Efficiency from a Systems Perspective.”  MIT Laboratory for Energy and the Environment, March 2004.
  17. Datta, E., Rocky Mountain Institute: "Incorporating Distributed Generation Into Hawaii’s Utility Planning and Regulatory Processes"  Presentation at Workshop on Distributed Energy Resources and Combined Heat and Power in Regulated and Competitive Markets  (August 24, 2004) http://www.state.hi.us/dbedt/ert/dg/dg04-1datta.pdf
  18. Del Chiaro, Bernadette; Dutzik, Tony; Vasavada, Jasmine (Environment California Research and Policy Center), The Economics of Solar Homes in California: How Residential Photovoltaic Incentives Can Pay Off for Homeowners and the Public, December 2004
    http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/reports/economicssolarhomes.pdf
  19. DE Solutions, Inc. Clean Distributed Generation Performance and Cost Analysis, DE Solutions Inc. April 2004.
    ORNL Subcontract No. 4000026015.    http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/pdfs/clean_distributed_generation.pdf
  20. Electric Sector Emissions Displaced due to Renewable Energy Projects in New England: February 2003 Analysis, LaCapra Associates and MSB Energy Associates.  February 2003.  Available at: http://masstech.org/renewableenergy/public_policy/DG/resources/2003-09-12_LCA_NE-Emissions-Report-for-MTC.doc
  21. Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. Natural Gas Impacts of Increased CHP. October 2003.  Available at:  http://uschpa.admgt.com/CHP_GasOct03.pdf
  22. Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. 2004. Renewable DG Assessment: Alameda Power & Telecom Case Study. California Energy Commission, PIER Renewable Energy Technologies. CEC.500-01-042.  Available at:  http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publications/CEC-500-2005-010/CEC-500-2005-010.PDF
  23. Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. and The Energy Efficiency Group & Transmission Business Line at Bonneville Power Administration. January 2004. Olympic Peninsula Study of Non-Wires Solutions to the 500 kW Transmission Line from Olympia to Shelton and a Transformer Addition at Shelton. Bonneville Power Administration.
    http://www.transmission.bpa.gov/PlanProj/Non-Wires_Round_Table/NonWireDocs/Olympic_NWS_011204.pdf
  24. Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 1226 Advanced Power System Technology Incentive Program http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/energy_pdfs_2.htm
  25. Feinstein, C. et al., “Capacity Planning Under Uncertainty: Developing Local Area Strategies for Integrating Distributed Resources”. The Energy Journal. Special Issue. Distributed- Resources: Toward a New Paradigm of the Electricity Business, 1998, pg 85-110.
  26. Eyer, James M.; Iannucci, Joe; Cibulka, Lloyd (Distributed Utility Associates), Utility Distributed Generation Applications in the Cape Light Compact Communities, April 11, 2003
  27. GDS Associates and Quantum Consulting.  Independent Assessment of Conservation and Energy Efficiency Potential for Connecticut and the Southwest Connecticut Region. June 2004.  Available at: http://www.env-ne.org/Publications/CT_EE_MaxAchievablePotential%20Final%20Report-June%202004.pdf
  28. Goldstein, L. et al, Gas-Fired Distributed Energy Resource Technology Characterizations, NREL/TP-620-34783, November 2003, Prepared under Task No. NREL AS73.2002.
  29. Greene, A. “Making Sure that Clean Power Means Cleaner Air: Imperatives and Opportunities to Expand Cap and Trade Programs,” Fourth Annual Green Trading Summit, May 2-3, 2005, New York City.  Available at:
  30. Gumerman, E. et al, Evaluation Framework and Tools for Distributed Energy Resources.  February 2003, LBNL-52079
    Available at: http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/pdfs/de_evaluation_framework_tools.pdf.
  31. Hadley, S. W.; Van Dyke, J. W., Emissions Benefits of Distributed Generation in the Texas Market, April 2003, ORNL/TM-2003/100
  32. Heath, G. et al., "Quantifying the Air Pollution Exposure Consequences of Distributed Electricity Generation" (November 1, 2005). University of California Energy Institute. Development & Technology. Paper EDT-005. http://repositories.cdlib.org/ucei/devtech/EDT-005  
  33. Hirst, Eric; Kirby, Brendan (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Creating Competitive Markets for Ancillary Services, October 1997, ORNL/CON-448
    http://www.ornl.gov/sci/btc/apps/Restructuring/con448.pdf
  34. Hoff, Thomas E.; Wenger, Howard J.; Farmer, Brian K., Distributed Generation: An Alternative to Electric Utility Investments in System Capacity
    http://www.clean-power.com/research/distributedgeneration/dg.pdf
  35. Hoff, Thomas E. (Clean Power Research); Margolis, Robert (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), Distributed Photovoltaics in New Jersey,    http://www.clean-power.com/research/distributedgeneration/DistributedPVInNewJersey.pdf
  36. Hoff, Thomas E. (Clean Power Research); Margolis, Robert M. (National Renewable Energy Lab), Moving Towards a More Comprehensive Framework to Evaluate Distributed Photovoltaics, June 6, 2005, Prepared Under NREL Contract AAD-2-31904-03
    http://www.clean-power.com/research/customerPV/EvaluationFramework.pdf
  37. Hoff, T (Pacific Energy Group); Shugar, D.S. (Pacific Gas and Electric Company, The Value of Grid-Support Photovoltaics in Reducing Distribution System Losses,    http://www.clean-power.com/research/distributedgeneration/vgsp.pdf Hoff,
  38. T.; Wenger, H. J. (Pacific Energy Group); Farmer, B. K. (Pacific Gas and Electric Company), The Value of Grid-Support Photovoltaics in Providing Distribution System Voltage Support
  39. Hoff, T. (Pacific Energy Group); Shugar, D. S. (Pacific Gas and Electric Company), The Value of Grid-Support Photovoltaics to Substation Transformers,    http://www.clean-power.com/research/distributedgeneration/TransformerSupport.pdf
  40. Iannucci, J. J.; Eyer, J. M.; Pupp, R. L. (Distributed Utility Associates), DER Benefits Analysis Studies: Final Report, September 2003, NREL/SR-620-34636
    http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy03osti/34636.pdf
  41. Ianucci, J., S. Horgan, J. Eyer, and L. Cibulka. 2000. “Air Pollution Emissions Impacts Associated with the Economic Market Potential of Distributed Generation in California” Distributed Utility Associates, prepared for the California Air Resources Board. http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/abstracts/97-326.htm
  42. ICF Consulting, “RPS Sensitivity & Very High Emissions Reference & Package Cases - 10/26/05.”  Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, October 2005.  Available at:  http://www.rggi.org/docs/rps_hi_emis_10_26_05.ppt
  43. ISO New England Inc. 2003 NEPOOL Marginal Emission Rate Analysis. December 2004.
  44. ISO New England, Inc. Quarterly Market Reports:  http://www.iso-ne.com/markets/mkt_anlys_rpts/qtrly_mktops_rpts/
  45. Kirby, Brendan, and Hirst, Eric (Consulting in Electric-Industry Restructuring), Bulk-Power Reliability and Commercial Implications of Distributed Resources, February 5, 2000
    http://www.ornl.gov/sci/btc/apps/Restructuring/Rapdr.pdf
  46. Kline, K., Hughes, P. “Energy Security—Approaches to Increase Power Reliability, Reduce Costs, and Save Energy” 29th Environmental and Energy Symposium—DoD Transformation: The Role of Environmental and Energy Programs in Sustaining Readiness”  Oak Ridge National Laboratory (April 7–10, 2003)
  47. Kosanovic, Dragoliub; Beebe, Christopher, System Wide Economic Benefits of Distributed Generation in the New England Energy Market, February 2005
    http://www.ceere.org/iac/pubsdownloads/DG%20Benefits%20Report.pdf
  48. Lesser, Jonathan A., and Charles D. Feinstein.  June 1, 2002.  "Distributed Generation:  Hype vs. Hope"  Public Utilities Reports. http://www.pur.com/pubs/3957.cfm  
  49. Lenssen, N, McNulty, S.,  "Energy Users and Combined Heat & Power: Market Research Findings". Presentation at California Energy Commission Workshop California's Market Potential for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Distributed Generation (April 28, 2005)  http://www.energy.ca.gov/distgen_oii/documents/2005-04-28_workshop/Lenssen_McNulty_042805.PDF
  50. Letendre, Steven (Green Mountain College); Perez, Richard (The University of Albany); Herig, Christy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), An Assessment of Photovoltaics Energy Availability During Periods of Peak Power Prices,    http://www.greenmtn.edu/faculty/publications/ASES_2001.pdf
  51. Letendre, Steven (Green Mountain College); Perez, Richard (The University of Albany); Herig, Christy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), Solar and Power Markets: Peak Power Prices and Availability for the Summer of 2002,    http://www.greenmtn.edu/faculty/publications/Letendre_paper_1.pdf
  52. LoPorto, J. “Case Study- DG Uses at Conectiv, Future Challenges & Opportunities” Presentation at US DOE Mid-Atlantic Distributed Energy Resource Workshop (February 21, 2002) http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/pdfs/conf-02_midatlantic_wkshp/loporto_steffel.pdf
  53. Lovins, A. et al. Small Is Profitable: The Hidden Economic Benefits of Making Electrical Resources the Right Size, 2002
  54. Kueck, John D. , and Kirby, Brendan J. (Oak Ridge National Laboratory); Overholt, Philip N. (U.S. Department of Energy); Markel, Lawrence C. (Sentech, Inc.), Measurement Practices for Reliability and Power Quality: A Toolkit of Reliability Measurement Practices, June 2004, ORNL/TM-2004/91
  55. Methodology and Forecast of Long Term Avoided Costs for the Evaluation of California Energy Efficiency Programs, Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc, and Rocky Mountain Institute, October 25, 2004.
    http://www.ethree.com/CPUC/E3_Avoided_Costs_Final.pdf
  56. Milford, L., Schumacher, A. “Energy Security & Emergency Preparedness: How Clean Energy Can Deliver More Reliable Power for Critical Infrastructure and Emergency Response Missions - An Overview for Federal, State and Local Officials". Clean Energy States Alliance (October 2005)
  57. Navigant Consulting, Inc. 2004. CEC DG Working Group: DG Definition and Cost-Benefit Analysis – Policy Inventory, California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research Program.  CEC-500-04-049
    http://www.energy.ca.gov/reports/2004-07-09_500-04-049.PDF
  58. Quedenfeld, H.  “Natural Gas Infrastructure Requirements for the Application of Distributed Generation Technologies” National Energy Technology Laboratory (March 2003) http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/factsheets/policy/Policy015.pdf
  59. Oldak, M. Edison Electric Institute “Electric Power Industry Overview: Impact of EPACT 2005” presentation at AGA/EEI DataSource (November 4, 2005)
  60. Optimal Energy, Inc. Economically Achievable Energy Efficiency Potential in New England.  May 2005.  Available at: http://www.neep.org/files/Updated_Achievable_Potential_2005.pdf
  61. Petrill, E., Rastler, D. Assessment of California CHP Market and Policy Options for Increased Penetration, Draft Consultant Report. California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research (April 15, 2005) Chapter 3 http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publications/CEC-500-2005-060/CEC-500-2005-060-D.PDF
  62. Poore, W. P.; Stovall, T. K.; Kirby, B. J.; Rizy, D. T.; Kueck, J. D.; Stovall, J. P., Connecting Distributed Energy Resources to the Grid: Their Benefits to the DER Owner/Customer, Other Customers, the Utility, and Society, February 2002. ORNL/TM-2001/290
    http://www.ornl.gov/~webworks/cppr/y2002/rpt/112701.pdf
  63. Price, Snuller. Energy & Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3), Valuing DG as a Distribution Alternative Computing DG Value: Summary Results for SCE 2003 Sample Projects, DRAFT 7-8-04
    http://www.e2i.org/e2i/docs/4aDGValue.pdf
  64. Price, Snuller. Energy & Environmental Economics, Inc., DG Benefits Assessment Methodology, April 29, 2005    http://www.energy.ca.gov/distgen_oii/documents/2005-04-29_workshop/Price_Snuller_EEE_042905.PDF
  65. Proceedings of the Gulf Coast CHP Roadmap Workshop and Gulf Coast CHP Action Plan, Gulf Coast Regional CHP Applications Center http://www.gulfcoastchp.org/chp/News/Roadmap/ActionPlan.pdf
  66. Quedenfeld, H.  “Natural Gas Infrastructure Requirements for the Application of Distributed Generation Technologies” National Energy Technology Laboratory (March 2003) http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/factsheets/policy/Policy015.pdf
  67. Ridley & Associates, Inc. “Resource Assessment:  Strategic Options in Electric Supply and Demand for Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard 2005-2015, Available at: http://www.capelightcompact.org/pdfs/FIN_RSRCE_ASMT.pdf
  68. Samuelson, S., Dabdub, D., Brouwer, J., Medrano, M., Rodriguez, M., Carreras-Sospedra, M. “Air Quality Impacts of Distributed Generation” California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research Program (October 2005) http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publications/CEC-500-2005-069/CEC-500-2005-069-F.PDF
  69. Schienbein, L. A.; Balducci, P. J.; Nguyen, T. B.; Brown, D. R.; Speer, G. A.; Desteese, D. R.; Guttromson, R. T., Avoiding Distribution System Upgrade Costs Using Distributed Generation, Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, DistributTECH Conference and Exhibition 2004, PNNL-SA-39886, 2004.
    http://gridwise.pnl.gov.docs/pnnsla39886.pdf
  70. Sebold, Frederick D.; Lilly, Patrick; Holmes, Jennifer; Shelton, Jean, Scheuermann, Kurt, Framework for Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of the Self-Generation Incentive Program, March 2005
  71. Simons, George. (Itron, Inc.) CPUC Self-Generation Incentive Program Preliminary Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation Report, September 14, 2005
    http://www.itron.com/asset.asp?path=assets/itr_001094.pdf
  72. South, David W.; McCusker, Susan; Siegel, Jack S., Meeting Electric Infrastructure Constraints with Distributed Generation, August 2001
  73. U.S. Department of Energy “National Transmission Grid Study” (May 2005) http://www.eh.doe.gov/ntgs/reports.html
  74. U.S. Environmental Protections Agency – Combined Heat and Power Partnership , “Catalog of CHP Technologies” http://www.epa.gov/CHP/project_resources/catalogue.htm
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