January 20, 2011 - Item A-3: Study identifies tools to help ensure grid reliability News Release | Chairman's Statement | Commissioners' Statements: Spitzer | Report | Supporting Documents | Notice Inviting Comments on Report | Notice of Extension of Time

The use of renewable energy resources to generate electricity has the potential to be a cost-effective means not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to diversify the fuels used to generate electricity. The Commission will continue to pursue market reforms to allow all resources, including renewable energy resources, to compete in jurisdictional markets on a level playing field. These efforts could include amendments to market rules, the modification or creation of ancillary services and related policies, or the implementation of operational tools that support the reliable integration of renewable resources. By implementing these or other reforms, the Commission's actions have the potential to increase the amount of electricity being produced from renewable energy resources.

Studies:

• » NREL Eastern Wind Integration Study
• » Western Wind and solar Integration Study
• » NERC Long Term Assessment Study

Links:

• » DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
• » EERE: DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• » LBNL: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab