Meetings in 2005

December 2005

• Agenda (PDF 18 KB)
• MADRI Business Case Sub-Group Overview (PDF 206 KB)
• Strawman Distribution Model (prepared by Brad Johnson) (PDF 27 KB)
• Presentations
  • "Conceptual Approach to DR Benefits Study: Suggestion on How to Do It," Jeff Bladen, PJM (PDF 59 KB)
  • "Bridging the Gap between Wholesale and Retail Markets," Frank A. Magnotti, Comverge (PDF 193 KB)

• Agenda (PDF 12 KB)
• MADRI Business Case Sub-Group Overview by Brad Johnson (PDF 23 KB)
• MADRI State Briefing: Facilitating DR with Advanced Metering Infrastructure by Brad Johnson (PDF 4.3 MB)
• MADRI Environmental Subgroup Recommendation to the Steering Committee Regarding the Environmental Regulation of Distributed Generation (PDF 216 KB)
• Distribution System Regulation (PDF 148 KB)
• Refer to interconnection materials
• Refer to the MADRI weblog for PPL Rate Rider Case Study 2005-12-08.xls
• DTE Experience with DG, Richard Seguin (PPT 6.2 MB), (PPT 13.5 MB)

November 2005

• Agenda (PDF 19 KB)
• Documents
  • Center for the Advancement of Energy Markets Paper - The Distributional and Environmental Effects of Time-Varying Prices in Competitive Electricity Markets by Stephen P. Holland and Erin T. Mansur (PDF 419 KB)
  • DR Benefits Assessment Study - by Brad Johnson (PDF 284 KB)
  • A Work Plan for Developing a "DER Capacity Option"- by Jim Torpey, Madison Energy Consultants (PDF 32 KB)
  • Review of: The Distributional and Environmental Effects of Time-Varying Prices in Competitive Electricity Markets - by Dennis Moran (PDF 70 KB)
  • DR Justification(PDF 41 KB)
  • Critical Peak Pricing-Price Responsive DemandStatus/Progress - by Frank Magnotti(PDF 41 KB)

Time-Based Retail Rate Options to Foster Demand Response

• Preliminary Agenda (PDF 16 KB)
• Documents
  • Distribution Regulation System (PDF 91 KB)
  • Dynamic Pricing: Options and Policies (PDF 66 KB)
  • Electric Utility Revenue Stability Adjustment Factor (PDF 54 KB), (PDF 22 KB)
  • myPower Pilot Program - Fred Lynk, Demand-Side Marketing (PDF 314 KB)
  • Retail Rate Options for Small Customers - Levy Associates (PDF 383 KB)

October 2005

• Agenda (PDF 17 KB)
• Introductions and Review of Meeting Agenda - Brad Johnson
• Discussion: Alternative conceptual business models for utility involvement in DR development- Gene Meehan, NERA (PDF 88 KB)
• Discussion of Focus Area Work Plans (PDF 129 KB)
  • Extra Market Options - Jim Torpey, Madison Energy Consultants (PDF 28 KB)
  • Alternative Business Models – Eric Ackerman, EEI (PDF 34 KB)
  • DR Education – Bob Lesch, Public Energy Solutions (PDF 102 KB)
  • New Tariffs to Bridge Wholesale & Retail Markets – Frank Magnotti, Comverge (PDF 54 KB)
• Date and Agenda for Next Meeting - Sub-group

• Agenda (PDF 16 KB)
• Presentation of the MADRI Business Models Subgroup Status Report, Brad Johnson (PDF 37 KB)
• Presentation of Maryland's experience with Revenue Stability Rate Rider, Calvin Timmerman, Maryland PSC (PDF 70 KB)
• Summary of the Regulatory Subgroup Workplan, Wayne Shirley (PDF PDF 153 KB)
• Presentation of the draft Model Revenue Stability Rate Rider, Wayne Shirley (PDF 65 KB)
• Model Revenue Stability Rate Rider, Wayne Shirley (PDF 44 KB) Note: Word version and accompanying Excel file are available at the RAP web site at the following address: http://WWW.raponline.org/MADRI/Archives/Uploads/Decoupling.zip

September 2005

• Agenda (PDF 18 KB)
• Summary (PDF 35 KB)
• Business Model Abstracts, Brad Johnson (PDF 496 KB)
• Massachusetts Distributed Generation Collaborative 2005 Annual Report, May 31, 2005, Attachment C – A Framework for Developing Win-Win Strategies for Distributed Energy Resources in Massachusetts (PDF 879 KB)
• Massachusetts Collaborative DG Comments (4/20/05 Draft) (PDF 170 KB)
• NERA Business Models (PDF 92 KB)
• DR Portfolio Requirements, Jim Torpey (PDF 118 KB)

• Agenda/Briefing Book (PDF 89 KB)
• Meeting Notes (PDF 63 KB)

August 2005

• Invite (PDF 41 KB)
• Agenda (PDF 15 KB)
• Environment subgroup issues (PDF 401 KB)
  • This is a memo explaining issues related to prospective changes in the PJM emergency manual that would make use of emergency backup generators immediately in advance of steps that would adversely affect service to customers.
• Model Rule and Supporting Documentation (PDF 372 KB)
  • This is a model rule for state air regulators to consider regarding emissions of distributed generation.
• Output-Based Emissions Standards for Distributed Generation (PDF 380 KB)
  • This is a RAP IssuesLetter on the model rule.
• Business model subgroup (PDF 380 KB)
  • Presentation by Brad Johnson and Jim Torpey.
• Presentation by Liz Kimmel (PDF 162 KB)
• Short paper from Curtailment Service Providers (PDF 113 KB)
• Interconnection subgroup (PDF 37 KB) (updated version posted on 8/12)
• Regulatory subgroup (PDF 91 KB) (updated version posted on 8/12)
  • This represents some of the comments received on the RAP paper on regulatory issues.
• Latest draft of the regulatory issues scoping paper (PDF 253 KB)
• Latest draft of the Forward Energy Reserve (PDF 103 KB)

Contact Rich Sedano for call-in number and more details.

July 2005

• Materials for 7.28.2005 Interconnection Sub-Group Meeting
  • Agenda (PDF 15 KB)
  • A new "straw man" (PDF 204 KB)
  • Draft language for a Standard Interconnection Agreement (circulated previously) (PDF 111 KB)
  • Celentano MADRI Redline SEIA Comments (PDF 157 KB)
  • Remmel MADRI straw man w/appendix with blueline (PDF 208 KB)
  • Key Summary Points and Action Items from 7/28/05 MADRI Interconnection Sub-Group Meeting (Prepared by Brad Johnson 7/29/05) (PDF 23 KB)

Please email Brad Johnson at bwjohnson@acninc.net with any inquiries you may have.

• Materials for 7.22.2005 Business Case Sub-Group Meeting
  • Agenda (PDF 18 KB)
  • MADRI DR Business Case Task, Brad Johnson (PDF 659 KB)
  • Is There a Business Case for Demand Response in the MADRI Area, Jim Torpey (PDF 111 KB)
  • Building a Better Utility, Judith Warrick (PDF 74 KB)
  • STAC Project Summary (PDF 216 KB)

Please email Brad Johnson at bwjohnson@acninc.net with any inquiries you may have.

• Materials for 7.21.2005 Interconnection Sub-Group Meeting
  • Agenda (PDF 32 KB)
  • Timeline Comparisons (PDF 12 KB)
  • Levels 1 & 2 Review & Screening Criteria (PDF 47 KB)
  • Safe Operations, Maintenance and Testing (PDF 18 KB)
  • Attachment H: Small Generator (10 MW or less) Technical Requirements and Standards (PDF 422 KB)
  • Standard Interconnection Agreement (PDF 111 KB)
  • Draft Language for Level 3a (2-10MVA) (PDF 30 KB)
  • MADRI Standard Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (July redline) (PDF 258 KB)

Please email Brad Johnson at bwjohnson@acninc.net with any inquiries you may have.

June 2005

• Agenda (PDF 38 KB)
• MADRI Standard Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (June 19th redline) (DOC 274 KB)
• April 29 FERC Certification Filing (PDF 72 KB)
• Network Distribution Systems-Background Information, Tom Basso (PDF 143 KB)
• Draft Language for Level 3a, Ron Celentano (PDF 18 KB)
• Alternative Interconnection Request Forms - Level I, II & III, Jim Calore (PDF 581 KB)
• Distributed Generation Interconnection Equipment Suitable for its Intended Service (Certification Write-Up), Jim Daley (PDF 61 KB)
• Alternative Interconnection Review Procedures - Level I & II, Bruce Remmel (PDF 53 KB)
• Comments to Pennsylvania on PJM Interconnection Standards, Solar Energy Industries Association (PDF 198 KB)
• Key Summary Points and Action Items from 6/23/05 MADRI Interconnection Sub-Group Meeting (Prepared by Brad Johnson 6/24/05) (PDF 18 KB)

• Invite letter (PDF 40 KB)
• Agenda (PDF 15 KB)
• Notes (PDF 76 KB)
• Documents
  • EEI Demand Response Principles (PDF 33 KB)
  • MADRI DRAFT Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (June 10th redline) (PDF 337 KB)
  • MADRI Focus Area: Advanced Metering, Toolbox Write-up (PDF 69 KB)
  • DRAM Definitions (DOC 32 KB)
  • ITRON Technology Definitions Part 1 (DOC 197 KB) Part 2 (DOC 67 KB)
  • MADRI Regulatory Subgroup Scoping Paper (PDF 252 KB)
  • Whitepaper on PJM Forward Energy Reserve, Jeff Bladen (PDF 102 KB)
• Presentations
  • Implementation of the Pa. Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act: Update on Tradable Certificates for Energy Efficiency, Melanie Tambolas (PDF 52 KB)
  • MADRI Focus Area: Advanced Metering, Toolbox Update (PDF 83 KB)
  • MADRI Interconnection Sub-Group Status Report, Brad Johnson (PDF 246 KB)
  • NJ/PA STAC Distributed Resource Project, Jim Torpey (PDF 54 KB)

May 2005

• Agenda (PDF 24 KB)

• Agenda (PDF 9 KB)
• Notes (PDF 48 KB)
• Documents
  • Regulatory Subgroup Scoping Paper (PDF 322 KB)
  • MADRI Standard Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (PDF 291 KB)
• Presentations
  • MADRI Metering Working Group Installed Meter Survey, Michael Lukasiewicz (PDF 72 KB)
  • Update for MADRI Working Group, Luis Troche (PDF 118 KB)
  • Business Models: Perspectives from Customer Resource Industry, Frank Magnotti, Comverge Enterprises (PDF 1.6 MB)

• Agenda (PDF 22 KB)
• Presentations
  • Making the Business Case for AMI, Roger Levy (PDF 517 KB)
  • SCE's Advanced Metering Assessment, Doug Kim (PDF 384 KB)
  • DCSI's Perspective on AMI, Ward Camp (PDF 1.5 MB)
  • SDGE's Making the Business Case for AMI, Ed Fong (PDF 1.8 MB)
  • California Statewide Pricing Pilot Results, Steve George & Ahmad Faruqui (PDF 183 KB)
  • The Ontario Energy Board’s Proposed Smart Meter Program, Laurie Reid (PDF 294 KBS)
  • Making the Business Case for AMI at PG&E, Gary Fauth (PDF 94 KB)
  • Demand Response and AMI, Robert Lesch (PDF 145 KB)
  • AMI Workshop, Sharon Allan (PDF 985 KB)
  • PPL Electric Utilities' Automated Meter Reading System (PDF 95 KB)
  • MADRI AMI Workshop, Howard Haas (PDF 381 KB)
• Documents
  • Installed Meter Survey (PDF 438 KB)

April 2005

• Agenda (PDF 78 KB)
• Presentations
  • Meeting Goals of the Environmental Subgroup, Luis Troche (PDF 38 KB)
  • PJM Emergency Operation, David Souder (PDF 958 KB)
  • Emergency Generation & Demand Response in New England, David Brewster (PDF 136 KB)
  • Overview of “Control of Stationary Generator Emissions”, Mark Prettyman (PDF 341 KB)
  • New Jersey Proposed “DG” Provisions, Serpil Guran (PDF 154 KB)
  • Environmental Regulation of DR Technologies, Joel Bluestein (PDF 612 KB)

March 2005

• Meeting Notes (PDF 86 KB)

• Agenda (PDF 71 KB)
• Notes (PDF 174 KB)
• Presentations
  • Installed Meter Survey-Preliminary Results, Michael Lukasiewicz (PDF 98 KB)
  • Distributed Resources Analyses, Stan Hadley (PDF 1.1 MB)
  • General Perspectives from the CHP Industry, John Jimison (PDF 1.2 MB)
  • Demand as a Resource, Jeff Bladen (PDF 98 KB)

February 2005

• Agenda (PDF 73 KB)
• Presentations
  • MADRI Role in Developing Regional Interconnection Requirements, Brad Johnson, Joe Kerecman (PDF 29 KB)
  • Advanced Metering Sub-Committee, Susan Covino, Brad Johnson (PDF 41 KB)
• Documents
  • MADRI Statement on Technical Standards for Distributed Generation Interconnection (PDF 40 KB)

January 2005

• Meeting Notes (PDF 146 KB)
• Invite (PDF 112 KB)
• Agenda (PDF 58 KB)
• Technical Standards for Distributed Generation Interconnection (PDF 99 KB)
• Presentations
  • State Actions to Integrate DG, EE and Demand Response: CT Experience, Chris James (PDF 159 KB)
    • DG Emission Rule (PDF 218 KB)
  • Interconnection Discussion, Brad Johnson (PDF 74 KB)