NW utilities get wind of integration charge
Fri, Aug 14, 2009  Integrating wind on BPA's system will cost generators.
by Charles Redell - 8.12.09
PORTLAND Bonneville Power Administration’s 2009 rate case is all but closed and wind generators are facing a new charge over the next two years.
Pending likely approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this fall, a new wind integration charge will be levied on all wind generators at a rate of $5.70 per megawatt hour (MWh). In the past, Bonneville (BPA) charged some of its utility customers for conventional power reserves to back up intermittent wind power; but the amount of wind on BPA's system has ballooned (PDF) recently, increasing both the need for reserves and risks to system reliability. Currently, BPA holds power reserves that it can call on if a wind generator is unavailable when needed. As the manager of most of the region’s transmission lines and much of its power resources, BPA must balance electricity generation with demand in the Pacific Northwest on an almost minute-by-minute basis. It must also deal with a constrained transmission system and manage its hydro system while limiting its impacts on salmon. Full story here.,.. http://www.sustainableindustries.com/energy/52554547.html |
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Chelan/Alcoa power sales contract signed
Fri, Jul 11, 2008
Study shows that almost all Chelan County PUD customers are paying less than it costs to provide the services they receive
Fri, Jul 11, 2008
Eugene Water & Electric Board receives high bond ratings
Tue, Jul 8, 2008
Seattle City Light Schedules Community Conversation on Energy Future
Mon, Jul 7, 2008
Idaho Power Customers Set Record For Power Use
Tue, Jul 1, 2008
Feature Article: Reliability Considerations for Wind Power in Alberta
Tue, Jul 1, 2008
Wave-power proposals alarm locals
Fri, Jun 27, 2008
AESO Forming Demand Response Working Group
Fri, Jun 27, 2008
Idaho Power Files for General Rate Increase
Tue, Jun 24, 2008
NorthWestern Energy Seeks Community Renewable Energy Projects in Montana
Fri, Jun 20, 2008
$5-billion fixup a B.C. grid priority
Fri, Jun 13, 2008
Conservation, clean resource options key elements of BC Hydro 2008 Long-Term Acquisition Plan
Thu, Jun 12, 2008
Juan de Fuca Cable – Presidential Permit Issued by U.S. Department of Energy
Mon, Jun 9, 2008
Natural Gas Power Plants Play Unexpected Role
Mon, Jun 9, 2008
**Public Comments Sought By BLM For Gateway West Project**
Mon, Jun 9, 2008
NorthWestern Announces Agreement to Sell Its Interest in Colstrip Unit 4
Fri, May 16, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Schedules Regional Workshops to Provide Expert Input on 2009 Transmission Congestion Study
Thu, May 15, 2008
Western Climate Initiative Releases Draft Recommendations for Program
Tue, May 6, 2008
OPUC approves PGE investment in smart meter technology
Fri, May 2, 2008
Service Underway on Vanouver Island Submarine Cable
Thu, Apr 24, 2008
PSE announces agreement with Farm Power
Wed, Apr 23, 2008
PGE requests proposals to secure future renewable power
Thu, Apr 17, 2008
PSE announces plan to expand Wild Horse Wind Facility
Tue, Apr 15, 2008
BC Hydro's Electricity Conservation and Efficiency Advisory Committee releases first annual report
Fri, Apr 11, 2008
BC Hydro launches Standing Offer Program to acquire clean energy
Mon, Apr 7, 2008
Idaho Power Issues RFP For Up To 600 Megawatts Of Firm Power
Mon, Apr 7, 2008
System Assessment Report has been posted on the ColumbiaGrid website
Fri, Apr 4, 2008
Texas Sees Higher Costs To Reap Wind Power
Thu, Mar 27, 2008
International recognition for AESO efforts to integrate Wind Powered Electricity
Tue, Mar 18, 2008
2010 Games to source clean power from BC Hydro, promote energy conservation
Wed, Feb 20, 2008
PLUG-IN PROJECT TO USE “GRID-AWARE” TECHNOLOGY FROM SEATTLE COMPANY
Thu, Feb 14, 2008
Council seeks comments on proposed standards for future electricity supplies in the Northwest
Thu, Feb 14, 2008
Utility calls for renewable electricity generation projects
Thu, Feb 7, 2008
Mercury Plunges; Electricity Consumption Soars
Wed, Feb 6, 2008
Lake Chelan runoff forecast is 93 percent of average
Tue, Feb 5, 2008
BC Hydro -- A Bioenergy Call for Power
Mon, Feb 4, 2008
Idaho Power Seeks Bids For Up To 100 Megawatts Of Geothermal Power
Tue, Jan 29, 2008
NorthWestern Energy Announces Plans to Upgrade Transmission Line Serving Big Sky, Montana
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
Customers Set New Winter Record For Electricity Use
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
NorthWestern Energy Announces Site Selection for Proposed Electric Generation Plant
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
NorthWestern Energy Announces Site Selection for Proposed Electric Generation Plant
Thu, Jan 17, 2008
BPA surpasses regional energy conservation goals
Wed, Jan 16, 2008
Idaho and Montana members will lead Power and Conservation Council in 2008
Tue, Jan 15, 2008
Avista submits Natural Gas Resource Plan
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Year Ends With 9,872 New Customers
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
Comparison of AEO 2008 Natural Gas Price Forecast to NYMEX Futures Prices
Sat, Dec 22, 2007
Wave-power project is OK'd
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
NorthWestern Energy Submits 2007 Montana Electric Supply Resource Plan
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
New Chair appointed to BC Hydro Board
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
BPA uses aluminum shunts to increase power line capacity and save money
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Avista 2009 Integrated Resource Plan
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Wind Energy Project Proposed for Nevada/Idaho
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
Operator of Canada's first private nuclear plant eyes Alberta
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
BC Hydro seeking input into Site C consultation process
Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Albertans Set Winter Power Demand Record
Mon, Dec 3, 2007
Infrastructure investments, higher costs prompt Puget Sound Energy to request general rate increase for late 2008
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
Pacificorp announces new wind project
