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Generation Interconnection Policies and Wind Power: A Discussion of Issues, Problems, and Potential Solutions

This report describes the adoption and implementation of FERC Order 2003 and the reasons for the sharp rise in generation interconnection filings in recent years.

Date: January 1, 2009

Creator: Porter, K.; Fink, S.; Mudd, C. & DeCesaro, J.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Renewable Energy Prices in State-Level Feed-in Tariffs: Federal Law Constraints and Possible Solutions

State legislatures and state utility commissions trying to attract renewable energy projects are considering feed-in tariffs, which obligate retail utilities to purchase electricity from renewable producers under standard arrangements specifying prices, terms, and conditions. The use of feed-in tariffs simplifies the purchase process, provides revenue certainty to generators, and reduces the cost of financing generating projects. However, some argue that federal law--including the Public Utilit… more

Date: January 1, 2010

Creator: Hempling, S.; Elefant, C.; Cory, K. & Porter, K.