The second event of a three-part Solar Opportunities Series, Fresh Energy’s community solar event introduced community leaders and institutions to this promising new solar-development model, providing an objective update on the detailed rules currently being written. Learn more at fresh-energy.org/solarseries.
7. 2) Utility bargain
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•
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Self-generators must cover their full utility
costs*
We solve the utility’s revenue erosion concern
We make the utility a monopoly buyer
8. 2) Utility bargain
Yet . . .
• Subscriber is also treated as a self-generator
• Allows for expansion of self-generation
o
o
Reduced initial cost barrier
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Removes co-location requirement
Authorized third-party ownership
Commission will regulate
9. 3) Basic project model
Subscribers
(Beneficial
Owners)
Capital
($/kW)
Host
/Facility Mgr
On-bill
compensation
(¢/kWh)
Utility
Electricity
21. Xcel Energy proposal
• A good step forward
• Positive program-design elements
• Key areas to consider:
1) Limitation on cumulative generating capacity, number of facilities
2) Project-approval queue, eligibility requirements
3) Compensation for solar production
4) sREC treatment
5) Fee structure
Notas del editor
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