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On a napkin 60 Hz 60.5 Hz — high band 59.5 Hz — low band Regulation responds Regulation ±4 sec response Spinning reserve online, 10 min ramp Non-spin reserve ...
On a napkin Four approaches to ensuring enough generation Centralized capacity mkts PJM · ISO-NE · NYISO · MISO Annual auction sets price Generators paid to be ...
On a napkin Distributed energy resources (DERs) Rooftop solar BTM battery EV charging Demand response Heat pumps Small CHP Building EMS Small gen DERA ...
On a napkin kWh Baseline period Retrofit Adjusted baseline Reporting period (actual) = savings claimed Time Option A Partial isolation Option B Full retrofit ...
Capacity market Category: Markets
On a napkin Renewable project (new build) Utility owns PPA with renewable project state regulated C&I customer subscribes to green tariff RECs + fixed rate ...
On a napkin $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 Peak: $238/MWh DR event window LMP = Energy + Congestion + Losses 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 24:00 $/MWh The short version LMP ...
On a napkin Major Building Certifications & Approach LEED USGBC · since 2000 Design-based Points across categories Levels: Certified · Silver Gold · ...
On a napkin Scope 2 emissions Purchased electricity Location- based Market- based RE100 commitment CDP disclosure SBTi targets Procurement instruments PPAs · ...
Virtual PPA (VPPA) Category: Procurement