Assessing System Benefits of Renewable Trunkline Transmission Projects

Publication Number:    CEC-100-2006-003-D

Abstract:
The purpose and subject of this paper is to demonstrate the potential for significant traditional and strategic system benefits from trunkline transmission investments, using the proposed Third Segment of the Tehachapi wind project as a testing case. 

KeywordS: transmission, renewable resources, Renewables Portfolio Standard, renewable trunkline, wind, geothermal, system benefits, Southern California Edison, California ISO, California Energy Commission

Author(s):  Mohamed El-Gasseir

Commission Division:    Policy Documents, General CEC (100)

Office/Program:    Commissioner Office

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Date Report Completed:    December 2006

Date On Line:    01/11/2007

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