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Microgrids and Resliency Strategies
R. 19-09-009
January 14, 2021
D. 21-01-018 Microgrids Track 2 Final Decision
Provides clarification and direction on a tariff for simple microgrids.
- Provides clarification and direction on a tariff for simple microgrids.
- For a project to qualify for the new Microgrid Tariff, resources must be NEM-eligible and encompass the utility’s NEM Multiple Tariff program.
- The tariff creates a “regulatory identity” as a foundation for future policy development.
- IOUs must each develop a tariff in alignment with each other.
- IOUs will develop a Joint Microgrid Incentive Program for FTM projects.
- There is a project subscription limit of 10 per IOU.
- Allowable and adjacent critical facilities that may be served by a Microgrid: “public agencies which are state, county, local and tribal agencies.”
- Commercial operation deadline: “within 24 months of Commission adoption of final joint IOU Microgrid Incentive Program”
- IOUs are required to pursue at least one clean substation microgrid project.
- Costs will be allocated to all distribution customers in an IOU’s service territory and recovered via the Annual Electric True-Up filing.
- The cost recovery of temporary generation at substations will be addressed in the utilities’ General Rate Case.
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D. 21-01-018Microgrids Track 2 Workshop Slides
