These include demand response dr, 6 all forms of distributed generation, and even storage, if. Pdf this paper starts from the observation that there is a renewed interest in smallscale electricity generation. Distributed generation is an electric power source connected directly to the distribution network or on the customer site of the meter. Well, according to fercs sister organization nerc pdf, p. View jon wellinghoffs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Distributed generation and the grid integration issues. This guide is for con edison customers who are either installing or upgrading natural gassupplied dg systems that are or will be connected to con edison s electric distribution system, generate up to 20 mw. Distributed generation and its implications for the. A case study comparison of california and new york proceedings 5 solar customers. Jon wellinghoff is the chief policy officer of solarcity, the number one provider of distributed solar energy in the united states, and the former chairman of the federal energy regulatory commission. Distributed generations, smart grid, distributed generation technologies, wind power. The electricity is usually generated by lowemission technology like wind, solar pv, fuel cells etc.
Oboyle said distributed generation offers utilities a massive opportunity for cost savings. Energy efficiency summit federal energy regulatory. Growth of distributed electricity generation could. In retail markets, grid ownership and operation should be separated to allow competitive energy sales, jon wellinghoff, former chairman of ferc, told us recently in an exclusive interview. How distributed marginal prices address future states. Arent joint institute for strategic energy analysis this work is a part of the china grids program for a lowcarbon future, supported by the childrens investment fund foundation. Distributed generation is an approach that employs smallscale technologies to produce electricity close to the end users of power. Dg technologies often consist of modular and sometimes renewableenergy generators, and they offer a number of potential benefits. Hence some of the energydemand is supplied by the centralized generation and another part is produced by distributed generation. Integration of renewable energy based distributed generation dg. My understanding is that distributed generation means onsite generation which reduces the amount of energy lost in transmitting electricity because the electricity is generated very near where it is used.
Comparing utility interconnection timelines, 2nd edition 5 1. Distributed generation how i learned to stop worrying and. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jons. Wellinghoff, whose background is in renewable energy, energy efficiency and distributed generation, is the first democratic chairman at ferc since james hoecker left in january 2001. Introduction even as distributed solar continues to grow rapidly in the united states, connecting a pv system to the grid can still be a challenging and timeconsuming process for installers and customers. Supreme court today upheld fercs jurisdictional authority in ferc order 745. Jon wellinghoff chief executive officer gridpolicy. Assessment of distributed generation technology applications. Distributed generation dg, energy, selectivity, sensitivity, reliability, protection schemes, active distribution networks 1. Terry bassham ceo, great plains energy you can imagine a world in which distributed generation could be just another way to manage the grid. Wellinghoff born may 30, 1949 is an american attorney who served as the chairman of.
Wellinghoff called for better planning at the underlying. Congratulations on your decision to consider installing distributed generation dg. A patchwork of subsidies and incentives, however, may create an environment that leads to uneven or inconsistent growth of solar distributed generation, because they can cause a misallocation of the resources needed to stimulate competition and consumer. Hydrokinetic energy development through regulatory innovation pdf. Wellinghoff saying that renewables are distributed. Even james white, whose proposal pdf sketched out what a. Fercs chairman jon wellinghoff on baseload capacity and. Importantly, distributed generation also may hold benefits for utilities. Optimal allocation of distributed generation in distribution system for loss reduction gopiya naik s. Retail energy sales are a competitive product and as a competitive product, should be provided by multiple entities, he added. Most efficient distributed generation cogeneration. December 8, 2010 jon wellinghoff chairman federal energy regulatory commission. Technical requirements for connecting such distributed generation are provided in section 3. For example, in their proposal, wellinghoff, tong and hu envisioned rates.
Wellinghoff, should utilities be allowed to rate base solar. Sharma 2 1 research scholar, alternate hydro energy centre, iit roorkee, roorkee247667, india 2 faculty, alternate hydro energy centre, iit roorkee, roorkee247667, india abstract. Distributed generation is the generation of electricity from many small energy sources, e. By jon wellinghoff on january 25, 2016 posted in cleantech, distributed generation, energy policy, energy storage, ferc, litigation, renewable, smart grid, solar in the biggest consumer energy story of the day, and perhaps the decade, the u. Jon wellinghoff former ferc chairman people dont really want to go completely off the griduntil the generation doesnt work and then they want to come back on the grid real quick. The distributed generation photovoltaic dgpv financing challenge in. Built for centralized generation accommodates distributed generation radial topology network topology few sensors monitors and sensors throughout blind selfmonitoring manual restoration semiautomated restoration and, eventually, selfhealing prone to failures and blackouts adaptive protection and islanding. It provides that demand resources, distributed generation, and other nongeneration resources capable of providing the service may provide the ancillary services reactive supply and voltage control, regulation and frequency response, energy imbalances, spinning reserves, supplemental reserves, and generator imbalances. Impact of distributed generation on distribution systems. The term distributed generation, or dg, refers to the small scale generation of electric power by a unit sited close to the load being served. Ferc chairman jon wellinghoff discusses energy trends. Historical and current us strategies for boosting distributed. Comparing utility interconnection timelines 08 for small. The potential benefits of distributed generation and rate.
An analysis of the emerging business opportunity for advanced transmission technologies and fercdriven requirements on transmission planning and selection. Distributed generation system characteristics and costs in the buildings sector distributed generation in the residential and commercial buildings sectors refers to the onsite generation of energy, often electricity from renewable energy systems such as solar photovoltaics pv and small wind turbines. Distributed generation dg employs smallersize generators. Net energy metering, often referred to as net metering, allows a dg system owner who is generating more electricity than they are consuming to export that excess energy to the utility grid, receiving a credit in kilowatthours. In this interview from stoel rives office in downtown san francisco, wellinghoff explains why utilities entire model will be transformed.
Wellinghoff noted that distributed generation, such as cogeneration and the use of home solar panels, will continue to rise in prominence in the years ahead. The full impact of electricity generation, delivery, and use on natural systems air, water, land, etc. It also provides an array of new business opportunities, such as customeroriented services for bill optimization and energy management. How distributed marginal prices address future states a. Connection of distributed generation units with appropriate allocation and size in network will have different effects such as increasing of reliability in network. Power generation and utility companies are looking. Questions to ponder as the future electric grid takes shape. Distributed generation dg is expected to become more important in the future generation system. In this new conception, the generation is not exclusive to level 1. Integration of distributed generation into the uk power system. Impact of distributed generation on distribution system.
Distributed generation can benefit the environment if its use reduces the amount of electricity that must be generated at centralized power plants, in turn can reduce the environmental impacts of centralized generation. Since vacating his post late last year, wellinghoff has been busy advancing a more competitive, more distributed and more efficient u. Questions to ponder as the future electric grid takes shape greenbiz. Wellinghoff born may 30, 1949 is an american attorney who served as the chairman of the federal energy regulatory commission ferc from 2009 to 20. Ferc chairman wellinghoff testifies on energy storage. The trifecta of energy solutions to curb carbon emissions, reduce pollutants, and empower ratepayers, 22 vill. Distributed generation system characteristics and costs in. Strategies for boosting distributed generation travis lowder, paul schwabe, and ella zhou national renewable energy laboratory douglas j.
The hearing, designed to receive testimony on the role of gridscale energy storage. Ferc independent organized wholesale electric markets. Federal energy regulatory commission february 15, 2007. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Jon wellinghoff chairman, federal energy regulatory commission, senior fellow, the. Aceee 30th anniversary policy and analysis conferences. These are distributed through the power system but are concentrated mainly closer to the loads.
Integration of distributed generation into the uk power system page 3 of 26 1. For many contestants, the rise of distributed generation is a foregone conclusion. Existing costeffective distributed generation technologies can be used to generate electricity at homes and. Introduction distributed generation dg technology is gaining in popularity due to the ever increasing demand for energy, the depletion of fossil fuel resources and a greater emphasis on clean energy. One of the important factors associated with the traditional network is that their protection and setting scheme are inadequate when a distributed generation system. Impacts of distributed generation final report executive summary 23 is a working group led by the cpuc that will bring together utility grid operators, renewable dg project developers, and renewable dg technology experts to better understand the issues and identify solutions. Growth of distributed electricity generation could transform utility systems 6 may 20, by steven schultz the group discussed the opportunities and challenges of distributed energy, which could. Distributed energy resources, virtual power plants, and.
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