APS Solar Guide #1: Maximizing Solar Savings
|
|
- Erick Benedict Heath
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 APS Solar Guide #1: Maximizing Solar Savings
2 Using Electricity Homeowners who go solar continue to rely on their local utility to supply power at night or other times when their energy demand is above the output of their solar array. While some homeowners choose to go entirely off-grid by adding batteries and generators, most find that the additional cost and lifestyle change required to live entirely grid free is more costly than simply striking a good balance with a solar optimized utility rate plan. The good news is that most utilities still offer a rate plan that encourages solar integration, but as solar becomes more popular, some utilities are increasing their access fees in an effort to slow the advance of residential solar. A reputable solar installer can advise you on the rate plans available in your area and provide an accurate ROI calculation for your solar investment. Once your solar is installed, there are still many ways to minimize your energy use and save money on any electricity you draw from the grid. Maximizing savings post installation begins when you shed the set it and forget it mindset. It matters how you use electricity hourly, daily, and over time. Actively engaging with your own electricity consumption is rewarded with added savings every time. Every bit of solar energy you generate replaces electricity that you would otherwise have purchased from the utility. So, once your solar energy system is operational, your new focus becomes monitoring and reducing your utility demand. To better visualize how you can influence this, it s helpful to understand the factors that impact utility charges and how your usage is related. Consider your monthly utility bill as your financial barometer, with lots of information to inform your decisions. We ll begin with a brief summary of the sophisticated utility network that drives their pricing, and conclude by explaining how to view your usage in order to minimize what you buy. Even after you ve implemented solar, there are still many opportunities to minimize your total energy use 2
3 Supply Basics and Understanding THE GRID! To deliver 120V reliably to homes and businesses around the clock requires a sophisticated hardware network installed across many miles. Whenever you see big power plants, you can be sure that the large power lines exiting the facility carry hundreds of thousands of volts. Expensive hardware is needed to manage this system, and this hardware is paid for through the complex rate charges that appear on everyone s power bill. Regular rate increases keep the system up and running as traditional power sources become more expensive, and equipment is replaced due to age and wear. These increases are one of the primary reasons that solar has gained popularity as people look to reduce reliance on the grid. Color Key: Orange: Generation Blue: Transmission Green: Distribution Black: Customer Transmission lines 765, 500, 345, 230 and 138kV Substation Step Down Transformer Subtransmission Customer 26kV and 69kV Generating Station Primary Customer 13kV and 4kV Generating Step Up Transformer Transmission Customer 138kV or 230kV Secondary Customer 120V and 240V Source: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission POWER GENERATION These are large plants rated in hundreds of megawatts (MW) and single digit gigawatts (GW). In Arizona this includes hydroelectric, fuel burning, and nuclear sourced plants with 24 hour staff to operate them. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM This is the network of large wires supported by tall, steel towers high above the ground. Except for the largest users such as factories, this part of the network simply moves the power to the various distribution system feeds. These are the ground mounted substations that you often see near housing developments or businesses. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM One large transmission system typically feeds multiple distribution systems. Distances may be shorter in distribution, but there is still more hardware needed than in transmission. Multiple substations in one distribution network are usually needed. Substations feed other substations, and voltages are reduced along the way to keep hardware costs as low as possible. Eventually you see the power pole mounted transformers or the ground mounted cubes that do the final work to deliver your power. 3
4 Demand Vs. Consumption To fully understand how your utility charges you for electricity, it s important to understand the difference between demand and consumption. In many ways, supplying electricity is similar to supplying water. Since visualizing water flow through a pipe is sometimes easier than visualizing electrical flow through a wire, we will use a water analogy to help illustrate demand and consumption. Anyone who has seen a newscast about a water main breaking knows that somewhere in every town there is a large pipe that feeds smaller pipes. Water is supplied more efficiently through the larger pipe at high pressure, just like electricity through larger wires at higher voltages. Demand (kw): All of the water sitting in the piping network is needed to satisfy every user. If 10,000 gallons are needed in an area, it must be there from the source to the final connection for everyone. With electricity, 10,000kW may be needed throughout the network in order to make sure every device and user is satisfied. Demand Comparison: When you want to fill your bathtub, between 60 to 80 gallons of water needs to be available immediately. When a refrigerator cycles to cool, it needs from 600W to 1,000W (0.6kW to 1kW) to be available at that moment. Consumption (kwh): As many people use water, the network needs to be able to supply the amount demanded while also replenishing itself in order to remain dependable for others. If not, the pressure drops as the system depletes. For electricity, the same principles apply. Just as water pressure drops, so does voltage in a power system in reaction to demand. Even the smallest voltage drops can cause lights to dim or can wreak havoc with some electronics. Consumption Comparison: If you want to fill a 60-gallon bathtub in 5 minutes, the network needs to be capable of supplying at least 12 gallons each minute, or 144 gallons per hour (GPH). When your refrigerator cycles, the network needs to be able to ensure you have at least 600W available without a local voltage drop, for as long as it is needed. Like water supply, the common time unit is one hour. If cycling for 5 minutes, which means the refrigerator only used 5/60 minutes of energy, or 50Wh (0.05kWh), the network must still be ready to supply 600Wh (0.6kWh) just in case the full hour is needed. 60 gallons = = network supply of 144 gallons per hour network supply of 600W per hour 4
5 So, how much electricity you use and when you use it will directly impact your monthly APS costs. Your solar energy system must be able to meet your power consumption needs, or you must purchase the extra power from the utility grid. In other words, your solar energy system will be most effective when you align your energy use to your solar system s output. With most utility rate plans the time of use is also important, as a different kwh price may be applied based on the time of day. Similarly, some plans, such as the one introduced in 2015 by SRP, also include a demand charge, where the momentary demand peak measured in a short period of time is assessed an additional kwh rate for that billing period. (For more about demand charges and SRP solar rates visit As an APS customer your rate plan is much more straight forward. And as an Arizona resident, your solar energy system can dramatically offset the amount of energy you have to purchase from your local utility. After all, solar panels produce electricity in direct relation to the amount of sunlight that hits them in a given timeframe. While time of day, weather, and season all have some variable influence, Arizona s reliable sunshine ultimately works in solar s favor by minimizing the variables and offering ample return potential. Your solar energy output can offset both your demand as well as your consumption. If your system is generating enough kwh to cover your refrigerator cycling and any other electrical activity in the same timeframe, then you re offsetting 100% of your power needs and won t require any power from the utility. If your demand exceeds your solar energy system s capacity--such as at night or when it s stormy--then the grid must supply the difference for as long as it s needed. What does all this mean? You can easily see additional savings if you propertly optimize your consumption to your solar system s output in order to minimize excess billing charges. And how you match those things is different from user to user, since every family consumes electricity differently. This is why understanding utility rate plans and engaging with your energy use every day can result in considerable financial return--especially with solar. 5
6 Net Metering - Your Energy Savings Account Getting engaged with your energy use begins with understanding net metering. In short, net metering allows homeowners who generate their own electricity from solar power to feed electricity they do not use back into the grid. APS credits this excess energy and allows solar customers to use these credits during the spring and summer months when high demand appliances like air conditioning systems are more likely to push household consumption past solar energy output. The APS EPR-6 rate plan (preferred for most APS solar customers) also allows for an end of year billing credit associated with the running total of the monthly difference between electricity supplied by APS and the electricity credited (generated) by your solar electric system. Each statement tabulates these values on the right hand side, and conveniently includes a net summary of the difference. At the end of the year, APS issues a true-up statement, which includes a monetary reimbursement for any remaining credits, or a charge for any overage not yet paid for. How Net Metering Works: Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity Clean solar energy is sent to your home A bi-directional solar meter monitors energy consumed and energy produced 2. An inverter converts the DC electricity to alternating current (AC) electricity to your home The grid powers your home during non solar hours Excess energy is sent back to the grid The grid saves your excess energy for you to use during non-solar hours. This process is referred to as Net Metering 6
7 Maximizing Your Net Metering Return There is no bad time to install solar on your home. The sooner you start capturing sunlight and generating your own electricity, the sooner you can cap the power that you have to purchase from your local utility. With that said, there is a secret to getting the absolute maximum return out of your solar energy system in its first year of operation--start Early! As we explained earlier, net metering allows you to earn energy credits that can help offset the higher electricity costs during Arizona s hottest seasons. It s much easier to bank these credits during the cooler months when your solar production is more likely to exceed your consumption rate. This timeframe has an added benefit as well, since solar providers and utilities are generally less busy in the fall and winter, which translates into faster installation times. Unfortunately, many utilities across the country are considering changing or even eliminating their net metering programs. The good news is that most utilities -- including APS -- have traditionally allowed current solar customers to remain on their contracted plans even as new rate programs are introduced. So if you ve been considering solar and would like to take advantage of today s more favorable net metering policies, now is the best time to consult a reputable solar provider and begin the process. 7
8 APS Solar Billing Statements For most customers, the APS EPR-6, or Net Metering plan, is selected to maximize the benefits of a newly installed solar PV system. The simplest way to look at this billing statement is to separate it into two areas. Those that are fixed and essentially tied to the number of days in the cycle (left column), and those that are tied to your usage (right column). Fixed Charges: As with most services, some fees and taxes must be collected to cover non-variable costs for utility hardware such as your meter. This list is set, and cannot be impacted by your usage decisions. Any variations are typically tied to the number of days in the billing cycle. The most significant of these include: Customer Account Charge The minimum charge for having service available, independent of usage even if zero Metering The fixed fee for providing and maintaining the meter as described above. This partly accounts for the generator side of utility costs, or ramping costs (up and down of plants) System Benefits Charge the cost to cover mandated Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) programs, such as low-income assistance, etc. Environmental Benefits Surcharge the cost to finance ACC approved efficiency and renewable energy programs Taxes and Fees: Common for all products and services sold. Meter Reading The fixed fee for determining your usage Billing The fixed cost of calculating and generating your statement Your electricity bill Susan Smith September 12, 2015 Charges for electricity services Your account number 5555xxxxx Usage Related Fixed Charges: Some of the smallest charges are tied to your usage and separate from the main usage charges indicated in the right column. We ll only look at the more significant. Delivery Service Charge Covers the utility network and infrastructure costs to provide enough electricity to meet demand Federal Transmission Fees (ancillary services and cost adjustment line items) A special allocation for the supply of transmission level voltage (highest) C Cost of net electricity y T f s Taxes and fees T g f y Total charges for electricity services $10.00 Amount of electricity y from APS S Meter reading g Meter reading g y f Total electricity from APS, S in kwh h Usage Related Fixed Fees Amount of electricity credited Meter reading 1 Meter reading 2 Total electricity credited, in kwh Last month s kwh credit Net electricity Electricity from APS, in kwh Minus electricity credited, in kwh Minus last month s kwh credit Net electricity, in kwh
9 Usage and Rates: These are the charges that are summarized in the right column of your APS bill, and they are most important becasue they directly reflect your usage and are therefore comletely within your control. They re also typically the highest charges, so there s plenty of opportunity to engage with your energy usage and realize significant savings. As you look at the sample bill on the right, it s important to note that APS does NOT show the total amount of electricity your solar system generated during the billing cycle. Instead you are only shows the amount of energy you both contributed to the grid, and the amount of energy you took from the grid. Understanding each of these fields can help you make better decisions about your energy use and lifestyle. Let s take a closer look. Your electricity bill September 12, 2015 Susan Smith Charges for electricity services Cost C of net electricityy Usage Taxes and Fees fees (variable) s Total charges for electricity yservices $10.00 Your account number 5555xxxxx Amount of electricity y from APS S Meter reading g Meter reading g Total electricity y from f APS, S in kwh h 1000 Amount of electricity credited Meter reading 1 Meter reading 2 Total electricity credited, in kwh Last month s kwh credit Net electricity Electricity from APS, in kwh Minus electricity credited, in kwh Minus last month s kwh credit Net electricity, in kwh Amount of Electricty from APS When your solar energy system produces less power than you re using, your solar meter runs forward just like a regular electric meter. You must purchase the extra electricity from the utility. Amount of Electrictiy Credited When your solar energy system produces more electrcity than you re using, your solar meter will run backwards, and APS will credit you for the excess energy sent back into the grid. This is Net Metering. Net Electricity This is the difference between the amount of energy taken from the grid, and the amount of energy sent back. When this shows as a negative number, you sent more energy back to the grid than you used. APS will credit that overage so that you can use those killowatt hours earned during months when your solar output may be less then your consumption. This is net metering. 9
10 Taking Advantage of Your Solar PV System Being aware of your demand, consumption, solar power generation, and how your rate plan aligns to all of these variables is a critical first step toward maximizing the benefits of you solar system s performance and minimizing your monthly bill. Even before installation, your solar consultant should begin with a thorough review of your billing history, structures, and energy goals in order to design the best and most efficient solar PV system for your home and your lifestyle. In fact, the customer/solar integrator relationship extends well beyond activation. A good solar partner will be an important source of information and maintenance services as your life and structures change over time. Whether additions, upgrades, or simply a scheduled system cleaning or rate adjustment, a reliable solar partner will keep your solar electric system working at peak performance while providing guidance on consumption and rate plan advice along the way. But saving money with solar does not stop at your panel count and rate plan alone. Engaging with your own energy use, and adjusting your lifestyle to minimize unnecessary demand peaks can also dramatically reduce your electric bill. A good solar partner will help you understand how lifestyle choices can impact your bill, and teach you how simple changes can take your solar energy savings efforts to a whole new level. Finally, most utilities also have resources to help consumers minimize their energy demands. After all, they have a vested interest in keeping their pipes full and healthy in order to avoid unnecessary interruptions for everyone connected to their energy grid. Contact one of our solar consultants for a free quote or to learn about rate plan optimization and other renewable energy initiatives: 10
WEB ENABLE ONLINE DATA LOGGER AND REMOTE MONITORING FOR 66 KW ON GRID SOLAR PV SYSTEM
WEB ENABLE ONLINE DATA LOGGER AND REMOTE MONITORING FOR 66 KW ON GRID SOLAR PV SYSTEM The Dept of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering has duly signed MOU with MAS solar systems, Coimbatore. The
More informationARISEIA Energy Forum APS Residential Rate Design
ARISEIA Energy Forum APS Residential Rate Design A Brief History and What s Next for Arizona? November 7, 2015 Leland Snook Director, Rates and Rate Strategy Arizona Public Service Company Arizona s largest
More informationTake a fresh look at solar things you should consider when purchasing a solar system
Take a fresh look at solar things you should consider when purchasing a solar system you re not JusT buying hardware 1 2 3 Get a system designed to suit your electricity usage Get long-term support Think
More informationSolar Freedom Package - Starter Kit Grid-Interconnected Solar System with Battery Storage
Solar Freedom Package - Starter Kit Grid-Interconnected Solar System with Battery Storage Start with a Storm Outage Back-up System... Grow into Full Energy Independence! Peace of Mind Energy Independence
More informationElectrical District No. 3 SOLAR Q & A
D3 Electrical District No. 3 SOLAR Q & A What are some things I should consider before going solar? Leasing verses owning: Know the Pros and Cons of each, as well as the Short-term and Long-Term effects
More informationFrequently Asked Questions Trico Proposed Net Metering Tariff Modifications
Frequently Asked Questions Trico Proposed Net Metering Tariff Modifications 1. Who is a self-generation or Net Metering Member? This is a Member who has installed grid-connected renewable generation, such
More informationBasic tariff guiding principles
Basic tariff guiding principles Small-scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) tariffs This brief outlines the basic guiding principles in tariff design for municipalities, to support and adapt to a changing electricity
More information2017 Colorado Phase 2 Regulatory Rate Review Frequently asked questions
1 What did Black Hills Energy file? We submitted a Phase 2 Rate Review proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to complete the two-step process of updating electric rates, which were
More informationCustomers with solar PV units in NSW producing and consuming electricity
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal FACT SHEET Customers with solar PV units in NSW producing and consuming electricity Based on Solar feed-in tariffs - Setting a fair and reasonable value for
More informationSolar Net Metering and Billing FAQ
Information Title Solar Net Metering Sheet and Billing FAQ If you ve recently had your solar meters installed or purchased a home with existing solar, you likely have questions. We want to help so we ve
More informationALZ Electrical Solar Consumer Guide
ALZ Electrical Solar Consumer Guide ALZ Electrical Unit 6/3 Southern Cross Circuit, Urangan QLD 4655 T: (07) 4124 9552 E: admin@alzelectrical.net W: www.alzelectrical.net Why go solar? Solar power systems
More informationDemand Charges to Deal With Net Energy Metering: Key Considerations
Demand Charges to Deal With Net Energy Metering: Key Considerations Amparo Nieto Vice President Presented at EUCI Residential Demand Charges Symposium Calgary, Canada December 1, 2015 Key Rate Design Principles
More informationShedding Light on S lar Overview of Solar Finance
OBAR Climate Action Committee PG&E Pacific Energy Center Thank you! Shedding Light on S lar Overview of Solar Finance 3/10/2017 Doug McKenzie dmckenzie@norcalsolar.org Solar Finance Two types of Residential
More information10 Costs Hidden in Your Energy Bill
10 Costs Hidden in Your Energy Bill Introduction Energy costs represent around 19 percent of total expenditures for the typical office building. Businesses in more power-hungry industries report even higher
More informationCustomers with solar PV units in NSW producing and consuming electricity
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal FACT SHEET Customers with solar PV units in NSW producing and consuming electricity Based on Solar feed-in tariffs - Setting a fair and reasonable value for
More informationAll of Texas Has Excellent Solar Resources. United States Solar Installed (as of mid 2013): 10 GW Germany Solar Installed (end of 2013): 35.
All of Texas Has Excellent Solar Resources United States Solar Installed (as of mid 2013): 10 GW Germany Solar Installed (end of 2013): 35.962 GW Benefits of Solar Investing in Solar Creates Good Local
More informationAttached please find Chart House Energy s final comments on the DG Tariff U I hope this will help to consider a fair and reasonable tariff.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Rob Rafson LARA-MPSC-EDOCKETS Baldwin, Julie (LARA); Putnam, Charles (LARA); Talberg, Sally (LARA) Case No. U-18383 final comments Monday, March 26, 2018 3:36:09
More informationMichigan Renewable Energy Case Study
Michigan Renewable Energy Case Study NARUC ENERGY REGULATORY PARTNERSHIP WITH GEORGIAN NATIONAL ENERGY AND WATER SUPPLY REGULATORY COMMISSION TBILISI, GEORGIA JANUARY 27-31, 2014 GREG R. WHITE, COMMISSIONER
More informationELON MUSK'S GRAND PLAN TO POWER THE WORLD WITH BATTERIES
ELON MUSK'S GRAND PLAN TO POWER THE WORLD WITH BATTERIES NATHANIEL WOOD FOR WIRED Elon Musk wants to sell you a battery. And he doesn't care whether you drive an electric car. Musk, ever the showman, unveiled
More informationPEAK DEMAND MANAGEMENT IN NEW ENGLAND A DYNAMIC SOLUTION TO MANAGING PEAK DEMAND CHARGES
PEAK DEMAND MANAGEMENT IN NEW ENGLAND A DYNAMIC SOLUTION TO MANAGING PEAK DEMAND CHARGES What are peak demand (capacity) charges? Every month your business is charged a fee called a capacity charge or
More information7 FAQs ebook SOLAR POWER. 7 FAQs ebook
SOLAR POWER 7 FAQs ebook 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 MOST COMMON FAQs OF A SOLAR SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1. WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF A SOLAR SYSTEM? 2. HOW AM I SAVING BY GOING SOLAR? 3. HOW LONG
More informationIS SOLAR THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME? 10 common questions and answers that will help you decide.
IS SOLAR THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME? 10 common questions and answers that will help you decide. Contents Introduction Before we get started - why go solar? Question #1 Is the area where I live sunny
More information10% SIGNPOSTING THE FUTURE INCREASE. Implications of evolving technology for the pricing of New Zealand s distribution services
SIGNPOSTING THE FUTURE Implications of evolving technology for the pricing of New Zealand s distribution services An exciting range of technologies are starting to transform the way consumers use electricity.
More informationAgenda. Industry Rate Trends Summary of Financial Targets Cost of Service Information. Valuation of Solar
Agenda Industry Rate Trends Summary of Financial Targets Cost of Service Information Customer charges Residential Demand Charges Time of Use Rates Valuation of Solar Industry Trends Increasing demand charges
More informationPower Infrastructure. PowerToGrowPHX.com
Power Infrastructure PowerToGrowPHX.com Electricity 101 Key utility terms Power supply and generation mix Overview of the electric power system Federal and State Regulation Electric Ready Site What information
More informationEconomics of Integrating Renewables DAN HARMS MANAGER OF RATE, TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY POLICY SEPTEMBER 2017
Economics of Integrating Renewables DAN HARMS MANAGER OF RATE, TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY POLICY SEPTEMBER 2017 Presentation Outline Understanding LPEA s expenses and what drives them Economics of net metering
More informationInformation Packet Kissimmee Utility Authority Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Interconnection And Net Metering Program
Information Packet Kissimmee Utility Authority Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Interconnection And Net Metering Program As part of our commitment to support renewable energy, Kissimmee Utility Authority
More informationPeak Demand Saver plan. Unlocking solar s potential
Peak Demand Saver plan Unlocking solar s potential We believe that integration of renewable energy like energy produced from solar PV systems combined with energy storage, is the next technological breakthrough
More informationElectric Vehicle Charge Ready Program
Electric Vehicle Charge Ready Program September 20, 2015 1 Agenda About SCE The Charge Ready Initiative Depreciation Proposals of The Charge Ready Initiative Challenges Outcomes September 20, 2015 2 About
More informationNet Metering in Missouri
Net Metering in Missouri Make A Good Policy Great (AGAIN) Executive Summary More and more Americans every year are able to produce their own electricity. As the cost of solar continues to plummet, homeowners
More informationUsing Inverter Input Modes for Smart Grid Management
Using Inverter Input Modes for Smart Grid Management Some battery based grid connected inverters from OutBack Power have a unique collection of functions designed to optimize utility power usage for OutBack
More informationResidential Solar Electricity in Canada
Residential Solar Electricity in Canada Why the Solar Wave has Arrived! Dave Egles, MSc HES PV Limited 320 Mary St., Victoria BC www.hespv.com, degles@hespv.com Introduction Solar Electricity, or photovoltaics
More informationPuget Sound Energy Overview
Northwest Electric Meter School Leslie Moynihan Program Manager, Customer Connected Solar August 2018 Puget Sound Energy Overview Service Area - 6,000+ square miles in 10 Counties Electric - Customers
More informationHow to Select an Inverter for Your Needs
How to Select an Inverter for Your Needs All inverters convert direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. That's where the similarities end between inverters. These days,
More informationCommunity Solar Workshop & Fair. Woodbury
Community Solar Workshop & Fair Woodbury Agenda 1. Energy Efficiency best bang for your buck 2. Context for Clean Energy in Minnesota 3. Renewable Energy Options 4. Questions 5. Chat with resource experts
More informationSummer Reliability Assessment Report Electric Distribution Companies Perspective
Energy Association of Pennsylvania Summer Reliability Assessment Report Electric Distribution Companies Perspective to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission June 9, 2011 Harrisburg, PA Terrance J.
More informationV2G and V2H The smart future of vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home. September 2016
V2G and V2H The smart future of vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home September 2016 V2G is the future. V2H is here. V2G enables the flow of power between an electrical system or power grid and electric-powered
More informationRenewable Energy. Presented by Sean Flanagan
Renewable Energy Presented by Sean Flanagan Background Flanagan and Sun since 2004 Solar electric (PV) off grid and grid tie, solar thermal, pool heating, solar air heating, small wind turbines, microhydro
More informationResidential profile is the public profile provided by DTE on their website for residential customers.
Michigan Public Service Commission DTE Electric Company Analysis of average net metering inflow and outflow Schedule: GG-1 Total Average Demand Total Production needed for Net Production of 1KW panel Size
More informationSolardyne Corporation Renewable Home Power Design Guide Call
Solardyne Corporation Renewable Home Power Design Guide Call 503-830-8739 Solardyne Corporation Renewable Home Power Design Guide Call 503-830-8739 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESIGN OVERVIEW 2 STEP 1 - YOUR LOAD
More information# 1, Bowes Place, Phillip, ACT 2606, Australia. Phone:
ABN: 75 61 61 71 147 HYBRID SOLAR POWER # 1, Bowes Place, Phillip, ACT 2606, Australia. Phone: 1300 131 989. Email: sales@hybridpowersolar.com.au www.hybridpowersolar.com INDEX WELCOME NOTE Page 3 HOW
More informationUnderstanding how your business consumes power. Gaining full control with energy-use data
Solar for Businesses Understanding how your business consumes power Gaining full control through energy use data Reducing your operating expenditure Reducing your business carbon footprint Understanding
More informationSOLAR POWER. Stefanie Mathes Project 1 White Paper TWR2009 Select Topics 1Stefanie. A White Paper
SOLAR POWER Project 1 TWR2009 Select Topics 1Stefanie A White Paper Mathes WHAT IS SOLAR? Solar Energy is produced Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment and how their choices
More informationUnleashing the Potential of Solar & Storage. 1 / SolarPower Europe / TITLE OF PUBLICATION
Unleashing the Potential of Solar & Storage 1 / SolarPower Europe / TITLE OF PUBLICATION 2 / SolarPower Europe / UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF SOLAR & STORAGE UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF SOLAR & STORAGE
More informationCHOOSE TOSAVE. Take control of your electric bill by choosing the pricing plan that is right for you. Time-of-Use. Peak Demand. Demand Time-of-Use
CHOOSE TOSAVE Take control of your electric bill by choosing the pricing plan that is right for you. Time-of-Use Peak Demand Demand Time-of-Use Basic SHIFT YOUR USAGE AND SAVE Sometimes you can save money
More informationSolar Electric Systems for Multi-Tenant Units. Presenters
Solar Electric Systems for Multi-Tenant Units Pacific Energy Center Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Presenters Pete Shoemaker Renewables Education Coordinator Pacific Energy Center pjsy@pge.com Chuck Hornbrook
More informationThe Gambia National Forum on
The Gambia National Forum on Renewable Energy Regulation Kairaba Hotel, The Gambia January 31 February 1, 2012 Tariff and Price Regulation of Renewables Deborah Erwin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
More informationHow Off Grid Solar Works
How Off Grid Solar Works The Sun (Fuel Source) With a solar power system you never need to purchase the fuel; the fuel is wirelessly transmitted from a fusion reactor that is safely placed 149.6 million
More informationResidential Rate Design and Electric Vehicles
December 17, 2018 Residential Rate Design and Electric Vehicles Presentation for US EPA The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) Nancy Seidman, Jessica Shipley www.raponline.org 1 Introduction What does
More informationELG 4126 DGD Sustainable Electrical Power Systems
ELG 4126 DGD Sustainable Electrical Power Systems Winter 2015 DGD Introduction TA: Viktar Tatsiankou (PhD student) e-mail: viktar.tatsiankou@gmail.com Objectives of the DGD: to teach students the economics
More informationJEA Distributed Generation Policy Effective April 1, 2018
Summary This JEA Distributed Generation Policy is intended to facilitate generation from customer-owned renewable and non-renewable energy generation systems interconnecting to the JEA electric grid. The
More informationWhat is Solarize Westchester?
What is Solarize Westchester? Solar. Simple. Together. Makes solar simple, affordable and accessible to Ossining and Briarcliff homeowners and commercial property owners. Model has been implemented across
More informationEnergy Management Through Peak Shaving and Demand Response: New Opportunities for Energy Savings at Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities
Energy Management Through Peak Shaving and Demand Response: New Opportunities for Energy Savings at Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities By: Nasser Kutkut, PhD, DBA Advanced Charging Technologies
More informationReview of Electric Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Restoration Actions ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION RESPONSES TO STAFF'S SECOND DATA REQUEST
BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In re: Staff's Second Data Request on OUC' s Review of Electric Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Restoration Actions Docket No. 20170215-EU Filed: January
More informationDemystifying Your Utility Bill
New York City Chapter Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals DEIRDRE LORD PH: (917) 750-3771 EMAIL: DLORD@THEMWH.COM Demystifying Your Utility Bill HFTP NYC CHAPTER MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 20,
More informationWelcome To Meet Our Installer Event
Welcome To Meet Our Installer Event Agenda Welcome! Belmont Goes Solar Program Installer Selection How Solar Works Designing Your System Financial Benefits Program Details How to Sign Up Who is Belmont
More informationSenior Project Off Grid Solar Array. Courtney Elliott Winter 2017
1 Senior Project Off Grid Solar Array Courtney Elliott Winter 2017 2 Table of Contents: Table of Contents.2 Introduction...3 Project Goals...4 Design...5-6 Schematic...7 Market Requirements...7 Bill of
More informationHOW NET METERING OF ELECTRICITY WORKS
HOW NET METERING OF ELECTRICITY WORKS POWER THE FUTURE REGIONAL PROGRAM Armen Arzumanyan July 13, 2018 Tashkent, Uzbekistan 1 CONTENTS Introduction History Basic Principle Related Mechanisms Costs and
More informationPV reaching socket parity Policy implications for distributed generation. Cédric Philibert, Simon Müller, Hoël Wiesner Renewable Energy Division
PV reaching socket parity Policy implications for distributed generation Cédric Philibert, Simon Müller, Hoël Wiesner Renewable Energy Division Self-consumption business models EPIA & PVPS Workshop 22
More informationGO GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER GO GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER
GO GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER GO GREEN WITH SOLAR POWER Presentation: What s New With Solar Power? Oak Hill Country Club, Meredith New Hampshire September 15 th 2016 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) or (Electric) Frase
More informationConsumer guide. be brighter. actewagl.com.au/solar
be brighter. Consumer guide. Your guide on how solar works, how much you can save on your electricity bills and how to choose the right provider and system for you. actewagl.com.au/solar solar@actewagl.com.au
More informationInterdepartmental Memorandum
Interdepartmental Memorandum Office of President and CEO AB/01-522 Phone: 528-4470 Fax: 528-4321 To: From: Board of Commissioners Lisa Osborn Administrative Assistant Date: April 27, 2016 Subject: President
More informationConsidering Financial Choices with Community Solar Gardens in Xcel s Territory
Considering Financial Choices with Community Solar Gardens in Xcel s Territory Douglas G. Tiffany, Research Fellow Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota Since the passage of Minnesota
More informationJanuary 1, 2018 RATE SCHEDULE. 395 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y1. Billing: Admin: Fax:
January 1, 2018 RATE SCHEDULE 395 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y1 Billing: 519-822-3010 Admin: 519-822-3017 Fax: 519-822-0960 Time-of-Use rates for electricity came into effect for the majority of
More information2018 Customer generation rates
2018 Customer generation rates The customer generation (CGS) rates listed in this brochure reflect the rates and prices authorized by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for Wisconsin Electric Power
More informationNet Meter and Production Meter installed by Xcel Energy
INTRODUCTION Net Meter and Production Meter installed by Xcel Energy A solar electric system installed on a home or business and connected to the electrical utility company s service at the same time is
More informationAnalysis of Impact of Mass Implementation of DER. Richard Fowler Adam Toth, PE Jeff Mueller, PE
Analysis of Impact of Mass Implementation of DER Richard Fowler Adam Toth, PE Jeff Mueller, PE Topics of Discussion Engineering Considerations Results of Study of High Penetration of Solar DG on Various
More informationThe Old Gray Grid She Ain t What She Used to Be Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Old Gray Grid She Ain t What She Used to Be Ain t what she used to be? No Respect! 2 The Power System is Getting More Dynamic Generation Becomes More Flexible Consumers Become Energy Producers T &
More informationCHOOSE TOSAVE. Take control of your electric bill by choosing the pricing plan that is right for you. Time-of-Use. Peak Demand. Demand Time-of-Use
CHOOSE TOSAVE Take control of your electric bill by choosing the pricing plan that is right for you. Time-of-Use Peak Demand Demand Time-of-Use Basic SHIFT YOUR USAGE AND SAVE Sometimes you can save money
More informationHow to provide a better charging performance while saving costs with Ensto Advanced Load Management
How to provide a better charging performance while saving costs with Ensto Advanced Load Management WHAT IS ADVANCED LOAD MANAGEMENT and why is it important for your EV charging infrastructure? In order
More informationAustralia's future for power generation
Australia's future for power generation "Now we can get free power from the sun, thanks EcoSmart" Solar power your home Australia has an abundance of sunshine, so it makes sense to install an EcoSmart
More informationMore energy. For your family. Go solar with SunPower.
More energy. For your family. Go solar with SunPower. It s the right time to invest in solar As energy prices continue to rise, so does your electricity bill, thus impacting on your cost of living. Investing
More informationWhere Space Design see the future of renewable energy in the home
Where Space Design see the future of renewable energy in the home Solar Panels Solar panels will be the main source of future household renewables - but they still have a long way to go to be practical
More informationPlug- in Electric Vehicles History, Technology and Rates. Ben Echols
Plug- in Electric Vehicles History, Technology and Rates Ben Echols Southern Company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), an investor-owned energy company in the Southeast, owns 290 generating units at 77 power
More informationHAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION
New Energy contents HYBRID SOLAR 3 RIGHT-SIZING 4 GET THE BEST 6 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES 8 DEMAND RESPONSE 10 POWERBLOCKS 12 POWER UP 14 YOUR POWER YOUR WAY 16 SOLAR WATER HEATING 18 EASY TO OWN 20 2 3 PV
More informationResidential Solar Electricity in Canada
Residential Solar Electricity in Canada The Solar Wave is Coming! Dave Egles, MSc HES Home Energy Solutions Ltd. 320 Mary St., Victoria BC www.hespv.com, degles@hespv.com Introduction Solar Electricity,
More informationBuilding a smart energy home
Building a smart energy home Introduction Developers make a number of key infrastructure decisions when designing and constructing a new housing development. One of these is the type of energy to supply
More informationThomas Alston Director of Business and Policy Development. Presented By N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 410 Scottsdale Arizona 85257
Residential Solar Workshop May 7 th 2008 Thomas Alston Director of Business and Policy Development Presented By 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 410 Scottsdale Arizona 85257 Workshop Agenda An Overview of
More informationProject Report Cover Page
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute R&D Program 2015-2016 Student Competition Project Report Cover Page University/College Name Team Name Team Member Names SUNY Buffalo UB-Engineers for a Sustainable
More informationMOTOR SURVEY. Solutions for Industry
In the United States, motors consume almost of 70 percent of the electricity used by industry, which translates to more than $30 billion in annual cost. This is why implementing even small improvements
More informationPROMOTING INTELLIGENT POWER USE 1
C9-4 600 Welke Rd Kelowna BC, V1W 1A7 July 31 2018 Patrick Wruck Commission Secretary BC Utilities Commission 6 th Floor 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Re: FortisBC COSA 2017 & Rate Design Application
More informationElectric Vehicle Basics for Your Business
Welcome to Electric Vehicle Basics for Your Business Electric Vehicle Basics for Your Business What You Need to Know About EVs and Charging September 25, 2013 1 Agenda 7788 Copyright 2012, -800-990- SCE
More informationCommon Asked Questions About Solar Systems. SuperCombi & CombiPlus & Grid Tie systems
Common Asked Questions About Solar Systems SuperCombi & CombiPlus & Grid Tie systems How Does It Work? How much electricity do PV systems generate? What do the terms watts, kilowatts and kilowatt-hours
More informationDistribution Grid Edge is Expanding Fast. Are You Ready?
Distribution Grid Edge is Expanding Fast. Are You Ready? A case for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) for advanced control of the grid Whitepaper June 2017 Overview If you haven t
More informationImplementation of Distributed Generation
Implementation of Distributed Generation Focusing on Rooftop Solar Installations and Associated Technologies JOSEPH GEDDIS, ELETRICAL ENGINEER Residential rooftop solar generation installations have been
More informationTypes of Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Types of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Item Type text; Book Authors Franklin, Ed Publisher College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) Download date 13/06/2018 20:07:28 Item License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
More informationSILICONES GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
SILICONES GLOBAL SOLUTIONS 2016 PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF A 25% POWER SAVING DEVICE Silicones Global Solutions, Email:info@siliconesgbsolutions.com, Contact: 0302200950/0208163888 1/1/2016 Contents
More informationConsumer Guidelines for Electric Power Generator Installation and Interconnection
Consumer Guidelines for Electric Power Generator Installation and Interconnection Habersham EMC seeks to provide its members and patrons with the best electric service possible, and at the lowest cost
More informationFuture Trends & Creative Approaches
6 Future Trends & Creative Approaches Solar photovoltaics (PVs) and other forms of renewable energy are a rapidly evolving field. New technologies and ideas for applying these technologies allow for renewable
More informationNational Grid New Energy Solutions (NES)
National Grid New Energy Solutions (NES) March 1, 2017 National Grid US 3.3 m electric and 3.6 m gas customers 13,672 employees ~$9B rate base +$2B capital invest. 2 New Energy Solutions Add an image here
More informationCITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE Effective October 1, Ordinance No. 9133
010, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE Effective October 1, 2007 - Ordinance No. 9133 Applicable in urban and rural distribution areas. Available in single
More informationNet Metering Policy Framework. July 2015
Net Metering Policy Framework July 2015 Table of Contents 1.0 BACKGROUND... 2 2.0 POLICY OBJECTIVE... 2 3.1 Eligibility... 3 3.1.1 Renewable Generation... 3 3.1.2 Customer Class... 3 3.1.3 Size of Generation...
More informationResident Utility Allowance Program Update. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 22 June 2016
Resident Utility Allowance Program Update Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 22 June 2016 RESIDENT UTILITY ALLOWANCE UPDATE 2 AGENDA INTRODUCTION Purpose, Agenda AF Policy Overview UA PROGRAM HOW IT WORKS Like
More informationAlkimos Beach Energy Storage Trial (ABEST) FAQ Battery specific questions
Alkimos Beach Energy Storage Trial (ABEST) FAQ Battery specific questions 1. Where is the CESD located? The community energy scale device (CESD) is located on land owned by the Water Corporation, in the
More informationGMP Summary of Available Rates
GMP Summary of Available Rates Glossary: kw: stands for kilowatt, this is a unit of power, an amount of energy at a given instant. kwh: stands for kilowatt-hour, this is the unit of electricity used for
More informationMaking electricity billing fair
Making electricity billing fair How Alberta s billing system disadvantages small solar generators by Barend Dronkers and Sara Hastings-Simon June 2017 Summary The rules in Alberta governing the billing
More informationKansas Legislator Briefing Book 2009
Kansas Legislator Briefing Book 2009 Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy B-5 Net Metering Other reports available B-1 The Kansas Animal Health Department and Foreign Animal Diseases B-2 Water Litigation
More informationUtility Distribution Planning 101
Utility Distribution Planning 101 Michael Coddington, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Webinar for National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates June 5, 2018 1 Webinar Overview Overview
More informationReforming the TAC and Retail Transmission Rates. Robert Levin California Public Utilities Commission Energy Division August 29, 2017
Reforming the TAC and Retail Transmission Rates. Robert Levin California Public Utilities Commission Energy Division August 29, 2017 1 CPUC Staff Rate Design Proposals Restructure the High-Voltage TAC
More informationMichigan Public Service Commission Grid Tied Solar Photovoltaic
Michigan Public Service Commission Grid Tied Solar Photovoltaic Commissioner Orjiakor N. Isiogu The Value of Grid-Connected PV Value Components Photovoltaics Energy and Generation Offset of fuel and O&M
More information