Abstract
While an export tariff is only one element of a larger regulatory framework for distributed generation, we choose to focus on tariff design because of the significant impact this program design component has on the various flows of value among power sector stakeholders. In that context, this paper is organized into a series of steps that can be taken during the design of a DGPV export tariffdesign. To that end this paper outlines a holistic, high-level approach to the complex undertaking of DGPV tariff design, the crux of which is an iterative cost-benefit analysis process. We propose a multi-step progression that aims to promote transparent, focused, and informed dialogue on CBA study methodologies and assumptions. When studies are completed, the long-run marginal avoided cost ofthe DGPV program should be compared against the costs imposed on utilities and non-participating customers, recognizing that these can be defined differently depending on program objectives. The results of this comparison can then be weighed against other program objectives to formulate tariff options. Potential changes to tariff structures can be iteratively fed back into established analyticaltools to inform further discussions.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 7 |
State | Published - 2015 |
Event | India Smart Grid Week - Bangalore, India Duration: 2 Mar 2015 → 6 Mar 2015 |
Conference
Conference | India Smart Grid Week |
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City | Bangalore, India |
Period | 2/03/15 → 6/03/15 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-6A50-63555
Keywords
- cost-benefit analysis
- distributed generation
- photovoltaic
- ratemaking
- solar valuation
- tariff design
- value of solar