Driving Forces Behind Wind

The regional transmission organizations (RTOS), independent system operators (ISOs), and utilities in the United States are coordinating interregional studies and planning their systems to facilitate wind plant deployment and to meet the ever-changing requirements of renewable energy standards. Indi...

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Published in:IEEE power & energy magazine 2011-11, Vol.9 (6), p.60-74
Main Authors: Osborn, D., Henderson, M. I., Nickell, B. M., Lasher, W., Liebold, C., Adams, J., Caspary, J.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Economics
Electric utilities
Electricity
Electricity supply industry
Footprints
Generators
Markets
Power markets
Power system management
Regulations
Renewable energy
Renewable energy resources
Utilities
Wind energy
Wind power generation
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Summary:The regional transmission organizations (RTOS), independent system operators (ISOs), and utilities in the United States are coordinating interregional studies and planning their systems to facilitate wind plant deployment and to meet the ever-changing requirements of renewable energy standards. Individual states have passed renewable energy standards (RESs), set goals, and implemented other legislative and public utility commission regulations that require transmission to be built to deliver the renewable energy. Renewable energy grew significantly in the years 2006-2009, and changes, such as California's 33% renewable energy requirement and Indiana's renewable energy goal, continue to be made. RTO, ISO, and utility developments are reflected in modifications that have been made to the wholesale markets, operating practices, planning procedures, and transmission tariffs. Figure 1 shows the footprint of the ten North American RTOs and ISOs and includes the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) as well.
ISSN:1540-7977
1558-4216
DOI:10.1109/MPE.2011.942474