Meetings 2014
January 17
April
11 July 11
October 10
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October 10 - 9:30 am-1:00 pm at ECW (749 University Row, Suite 320 in Madison, WI)
Meeting Agenda
Presentations from projects receiving WIDRC donations
"Microgrids in Madison"
Ben Kaldunski M.S. Candidate, UW-Madison Nelson Institute
Presentation
Report Prepared for WIDRC (October 2014) "An
Economic Analysis of Solar PV Microgrids: Are They a
Cost-Effective Option for Solar Deployment in Madison?"Lunch Presentation
Dr. Adel Nasiri, Professor of Power Electronics, Power Electronics and Electric Drives Laboratory, UW-Milwaukee
Presentation
"Microgrids for Renewable Energy
Integration, Grid Support, and
Energy Security Improvement"
Microgrids act as a free-standing power source that can provide electricity to the surrounding area and also send power to the overall electrical grid. Microgrids are gaining attention as a means to address the expense, loss of productivity and security risks associated with power outages. Professor Nasiri is working on a small-scale system that will generate power from a wind turbine, solar panels, natural gas generators and lithium-ion batteries.
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July 11 - 9:30 am-1:00 pm at ECW (749 University Row, Suite 320 in Madison, WI)
Meeting Agenda
General Meeting Presentations
"Discussion of REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
for Distributed Energy Resource Related Activities 2014"Larry Krom, Vice Chair, WIDRC
PresentationSpecial Presentation at the July 11th Meeting:
"Insights on the German Energiewende"Ken Walz, Madison Area Technical College
The National Science Foundation recently sponsored an international learning exchange focusing on renewable energy. Ken Walz was one of 16 two-year college faculty from the U.S. that visited Germany to learn about the German Energiewende policy and the transformations and innovations happening in German energy sector. The trip included meetings and dialogue with educational organizations, industry representatives, and representatives from various German government ministries and political parties. This presentation will share some of the observations learned from this exchange.
Presentation
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April 11 - 9:30 am-1:00 pm at WPPI Energy 1425 Corporate Center Dr. Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Meeting Agenda
General Meeting Presentations
10:00 a.m.
Minnesota Value of Solar – Lynn Hinkle (MN SEIA) In March
2014, Minnesota utility regulators approved the nation’s first
statewide formula for calculating the value of
customer-generated solar power. The Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission voted in favor of a proposal aimed at
settling the perennial debate over how much solar power is
worth to a utility and its ratepayers, as well as society and
the environment.
Lynn Hinkle Presentation
11:00 a.m.
The Integrated Grid – Clark Gellings (EPRI) The Electric
Power Research Institute (EPRI) recently launched a study on
the transformation of the electric power grid, with the rapid
rise of distributed energy resources – such as rooftop solar
panels and high tech microgrids – and how these could be
integrated so customers can enjoy both their benefits and
those of the central power system in the most cost effective
way. The potential for this “integrated grid” is a
transformation in the ways that electric power is supplied and
used, with distributed energy contributing more effectively to
system capacity, flexibility, efficiency and environmental
attributes.
Clark Gellings Presentation
Additional Links to Related EPRI Reports:
Abstract & Report: U.S. Energy Efficiency Potential Through 2035
Abstract & Report: Smart Grid Leadership Report: Global Smart Grid Implementation Assessment
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January 17 - 9:30 am-1:00 pm at ECW (749 University Row, Suite 320 in Madison, WI)
Meeting Agenda New officers were announced.
General Meeting Presentations
Summary overview of 2014 RENEW Energy Summit (partially funded by a 2013 WIDRC donation)
Tyler Huebner, Executive Director, RENEW Wisconsin
PresentationThird-Party Distributed Generation: Setting the Stage for Debate
Steve Kihm, Director of Market Research and Policy, Energy Center of Wisconsin
Presentation
Subsequent to Steve Kihm's presentation, a new Energy Center report "Third-Party Distributed Generation Issues and Challenges for Policymakers" reveals that setting prices in this manner raises significant issues for policymakers.
Prepared by Energy Centerr of Wisconsin, March 2014After the WIDRC January meeting, a presentation on results of the Focus on Energy Program Report was given at the Public Service Commission.
Link to the report
"Year 2012- Focus on
Energy Economic Impact Report"