Distributed Generation Study in New York

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Completed May 2011

Together with the Pace Energy Project, Synapse provided NYSERDA with analyses regarding distributed generation (DG) and combined heat and power (CHP) in New York. This project comprised three major phases. First, Synapse estimated the price benefits of incorporating DG/CHP in New York utility systems, conducting a gap analysis of what would be necessary to realize the benefits and summarizing available options, drawing on case studies of quantifiable DG/CHP benefits. Second, Synapse and Pace investigated the implications and impact of DG/CHP rules and regulations in New York (with an emphasis on decoupling) on the development of these resources. Finally, Synapse and Pace examined three models illuminating policy options to encourage DG (utility DG model, DG development zone model, and refined RFP model) from various perspectives, including the level and overall cost of DG/CHP development in New York.

Related Publication(s):

Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ Final Report Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ Conceptual Benefits to Deployment of DG for Grid Support, Task 1 Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ DG Business Models, Task 2 Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ Comparative Analysis of DG Implementation Models ,Task 3 Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ Analysis of Regulatory Disincentives to Utility Ownership/Facilitation of DG and Remedial Policies, Task 4 Deployment of Distributed Generation for Grid Support and Distribution System Infrastructure: A Summary Analysis of DG Benefits and Case Studies ‒ Final Report Summary, Task 6