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Presentation December 9, 2021

Evaluating Potential Grid Modernization Investments

By John Shenot

​​​In the second of three RAP presentations for a Utah Department of Public Utilities staff workshop on grid modernization, John Shenot explored approaches for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of investments. In the first part, Elaine Prause provided an overview of grid modernization investments. In the third part, Dr. Carl Linvill discussed�...

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Presentation December 9, 2021

Implications of a Modernizing Grid on Electric Cost Allocation

By Carl Linvill

​​In the third of three RAP presentations for a Utah Department of Public Utilities staff workshop on grid modernization, Dr. Carl Linvill discussed the more granular cost allocation and smart rate design needs of a modernizing grid. In the first part, Elaine Prause provided an overview of grid modernization investments. John Shenot then explored...

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Presentation December 6, 2021

Smart Rate Design for Distributed Energy Resources

By Mark LeBel

​In a presentation to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' staff subcommittee on rate design, Mark LeBel discussed smart rate design principles and pathways for distributed energy resources.    ...

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Presentation December 2, 2021

Building a Next-Generation Mix of Energy Resources: Practical Perspectives

By Jim Baak, Kristin Munsch, Pat O’Connell, Carl Linvill, Lauren Shwisberg

In a roundtable webinar discussion, a panel of experts representing varying perspectives -- a vertically integrated utility, a restructured distribution utility and a community choice aggregator -- discussed what demand- and supply-side resource portfolio procurement looks like for each of them, challenges and opportunities, and what regulators can do to accelera...

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December221
Webinar (video)

Building a Next-Generation Mix of Energy Resources: Practical Perspectives

Earlier this fall, we explored next-generation approaches to competitive utility procurement in a webinar based on recent work by RAP and RMI — laying out recommendations for processes that consider all available resources, are aligned with policy objectives, and result in “least-regrets” outcomes. In a follow-up roundtable session moderated by Lauren Shwisberg of RMI and...

Presentation November 29, 2021

Electricity Regulation and Markets: Federal and State Roles

By Carl Linvill, Jeff Ackermann

​In a briefing for the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, Dr. Carl Linvill provided an overview of electric transmission regulation and markets. Jeff Ackermann discussed unique considerations for Western states....

Energy Resource Planning, Regulation and Governance, Transmission Planning Download View Summary
November2221
Webinar (video)

Quantifying clean: Electric vehicles and marginal emissions

If the video is not visible, please accept all cookies to enable the player. Net-zero targets are top of mind for all involved in the transition to clean transport and clean energy. Electrifying end uses that were previously powered by fossil fuels, such as transport and heat, always strikes a positive balance for Europe’s decarbonisation...

Presentation November 16, 2021

Some Thoughts on Rate Design for EVs

By David Farnsworth

​In a presentation for the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, David Farnsworth explored the role of smart rate design in realizing the full potential of electric vehicles as flexible grid resources. ...

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Presentation November 16, 2021

Participating in Power: How to Read and Respond to Integrated Resource Plans

By Jake Duncan, Julia Eagles, Elaine Prause, John Shenot

In a webinar presentation, Jake Duncan and Julia Eagles of the Institute of Market Transformation and Elaine Prause and John Shenot of RAP discussed how local governments and advocates can effectively engage in the process of utility integrated resource planning....

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November1621
Webinar (video)

Participating in Power: How to Read and Respond to Integrated Resource Plans

To address climate and equity challenges, utilities will have to transform the way they plan – ensuring that a full range of resources are considered to meet utility customers’ needs. One of the most important opportunities to ensure such outcomes is via integrated resource plans, or IRPs, which regulated utilities submit to their public utility...