Distributed Generation and Cogeneration Policy Roadmap for California

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2007-021

Abstract:
This report defines a year 2020 policy vision for distributed generation and cogeneration for California. It also defines megawatt penetration targets for different distributed generation technologies and cogeneration. Additionally, this report describes long-term strategies, pathways, and milestones to take California from today’s situation to attain the 2020 vision and the distributed generation and cogeneration capacity targets.

KeywordS: Distributed generation, cogeneration, photovoltaics, wind, biomass, combined heat and power, roadmap

Author(s):  Mark Rawson, John Sugar

Commission Division:    Technology Systems Division - R&D, PIER (500)

Office/Program:    PIER: Public Interest Energy Research

PIER Program Area:    Energy Systems Integration

Date Report Completed:    March 2007

Date On Line:    04/05/2007

Acrobat PDF File Size: 43 pages, 528 kilobytes