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Renewable Energy Options for Large Utility Customers

Publication Type

Report

Date Published

06/2019

Authors

Bird, Lori, Priya Barua, Heidi Bishop Ratz, Celina Bonugli, Steve Chriss

Series Editor

Schwartz, Lisa C

Abstract

This report presents diverse perspectives — utilities, corporate customers and cities — on the following regulatory questions related to voluntary renewable energy options that electric utilities offer large customers:

How can utilities help large customers achieve their own renewable energy goals as they approach very high levels? And how should 100 percent renewable energy products be defined and disclosed?
What is the range of options for a utility providing 100 percent renewable energy products, and what are the implications of each of these options?
How can pace and cost be considered in procurement to achieve high renewable energy goals? And how can any negative impacts or risks be mitigated?

Year of Publication

2019