July 2007 Newsletter
Growing Revenue Potential for EnergyConnect Customers
It is shaping up to be a good year for EnergyConnect participants. The revenue potential has been increasing through May 2007 compared to 2006, especially for participants within the PJM power grid. One measure of potential revenue is the number of hours when wholesale electric prices exceed $75/MWH, which is when PJM pays an incentive for demand response resources.
Through May 2007, there were 53% more hours with wholesale electric prices above $75/MWh compared to the first five months of 2006. This is for the real-time pricing market. Four of the first five months in 2007 experienced an increase in the number of the higher priced hours, with February and May more than doubling from 2006….
EnergyConnect Recruiting Participants in California
EnergyConnect is signing up facilities to participate in the demand response markets of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). PG&E is a combination electric and gas utility that serves most of Northern California. EnergyConnect’s EnergyVigilant Partnership, is especially suited for large commercial and industrial facilities, including those for water treatment, wastewater treatment, auto assembly, mining, refining, recycling, warehousing, and others with flexible load management possibilities….
Connecting the Dots: Summer Reliability Forecasts and Demand Response
“The addition of new generation and transmission facilities, the implementation of NYISO’s successful Demand Response Programs and the availability of out-of-state generation capacity contribute to the forecast of sufficient electricity for the upcoming season, barring unexpected extremes in weather conditions.” – New York Independent System Operator, “Electricity Supply Sufficient for Summer 2007,” News release, June 18, 2007 …
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Posted on Thursday, July 5th, 2007 - Newsletters