Distributed Energy Resources-Emerging Business Models for Utilities  June 14-15   Austin, TX  




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Distributed Energy Resources 
Emerging Business
                      Models


June 14 - 15, 2007  Austin, Texas



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OVERVIEW


As utilities experience increased pressure to install more distributed energy resources (DER), whether such resources are renewable or more traditional combined heat and power (CHP) facilities, they are struggling to find a business model(s) that makes installation of these facilities profitable for all involved. The attributes of the various DER facilities currently available can address many of a utilityâs needs, such as:
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Satisfying the renewable requirements being legislated through the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
Relieving congestion on transmission lines

Deferring capital investment in generation assets


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But, even the most DER âfriendlyâ utilities are rightfully concerned about loss of revenue, contractual arrangements and risk management.
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Utilities are facing new situations like:
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A DER facility may be positioned perfectly to provide VAR support, but the utilityâs tariff arrangements do not provide for its customers to supply VARs

A new CHP is proposed at a manufacturing facility that is located on a âsoftâ portion of a utilityâs grid. How can the utility make arrangements for the potential support that may be provided by the new generation?

A large pulp and paper facility wants to provide surplus power that may violate wheeling regulations. How can the surplus be accommodated?

The new frozen food packaging facility is looking at a site analysis that suggests a CHP facility will be the deciding factor on where to locateâinside your territory or on the grid of the competing utility in the next countyâwhat rate structure
                        will be profitable for both parties and keep the facility in your revenue stream?

A childrenâs hospital needs to ensure power is available when disaster strikes, and has a need for increased thermal energy. What arrangements can be made to use a CHP facility as a standby energy resource?


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New market opportunities are fueled by state interconnection standards, renewable portfolio standards, and municipalities that are moving toward sustainability programs. At the same time, new technologies are making small generating units more efficient and renewable qualified. Utilities are faced with a matrix of opportunities for distributed energy resources that will be shaped by regional situations. New ownership, operation and maintenance models may also provide the mechanism that makes a DER profitable for all involved. These market changes require a new business model that incorporates legislated requirements, greening efforts, and new technologies.
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This conference is designed to summarize the factors that are reshaping the DER market and highlight business models that may create a favorable agreement for utilities.
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EUCI, a long-time provider of timely conferences and workshops for the electric industry, has assembled experts to explore new business models that utilities are using to profitably integrate distributed generation into their portfolio mix.
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Who Will Benefit From this Conference? 
This conference will provide new and valuable information for all levels of utility staff and management. The content may be of specific interest to:

Utility professionals in systems planning, DER rate design, or DER contracts

Municipalities considering or currently operating a DER program

Institutional facilities considering or currently operating a DER program

DER developers, consultants, manufacturers and potential DER owners



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Upcoming Conferences 


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Capacity 
			Markets

			Washington, DC

June 
4-6, 2007

Coal-to-Liquids 
			Finance and Development Summit

			New York, NY

June 
4-6, 2007


Strategies for 
			Bidding Ancillary Services in LMP Markets

Indianapolis, IN

June 6-7, 2007


Intro to Electric 
			Utility Systems for Non Engineers

			Austin, 
			TX

June 14-15, 2007


Distributed 
			Energy Resources-Emerging Business Models for Utilities

			Austin, 
			TX

June 14-15, 2007


Managing Physical 
			& Financial Uncertainty in the Power Industry

			New York, 
			NY

June 19-20, 2007

Value 
			and Risk in Energy Markets - Introduction & Principles (Program 8)

			San Diego, CA

June 19-21, 2007


Alternative 
			Regulation for Electric and Gas Utilities

			Boston, MA

June 25-26, 2007


In Depth 
			Introduction to Electricity Markets

			Alexandria, 
			VA

June 25-26, 2007



Customer 
			Communications for Utilities
Boston, 
			MA

June 27-28, 2007


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