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Moving toward a framework for electricity and heat equivalence in energy systems analysis.

Authors :
Kassem N
Galantino CR
Tester JW
Anderson CL
Moore MC
Source :
IScience [iScience] 2021 Sep 11; Vol. 24 (10), pp. 103123. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 11 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Sustaining, maintaining, and upgrading the electricity grid, while meeting decarbonization goals is a challenge facing policymakers, regulators, grid operators, and investors. Simultaneously meeting demands for future capacity, retiring older inefficient technologies, and addressing externalities from energy production and use requires more diverse and inclusive technologies to avoid constraints and shortfalls in grid capability. Changing the energy production paradigm by encouraging alternative technologies was a key driver for FERC Order 2222. This stimulus for developing new small-scale generation will complement and supplement the existing fleet only if it attracts new investment. This investment must reflect technology that goes beyond the energy-only characteristics of traditional generation, creating systems where suites of energy-equivalent outputs are enhanced by environmental quality benefits and offsets. We use energy system designs to highlight the contribution that measuring and accounting for equivalency values provides net increases in capacity, electricity, and alternative fuels while simultaneously reducing carbon waste impacts.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.<br /> (© 2021.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2589-0042
Volume :
24
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
IScience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34622170
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.103123