Full Title: Cost-Effectiveness of Local Distribution Tied Solar Within KyMEA
Author(s): Tom Harris, Walt Baldwin, and Sarah Turner
Publisher(s): National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date: February 6, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KyMEA) is a joint action agency that provides electric transmission and energy services to 11 municipal utilities. One of KyMEA’s member cities, Frankfort, has a goal to reach 100% renewable generation for the city’s electricity load by 2023. By 2030, it seeks to achieve 100% carbon-free city operations and 100% renewable electricity community-wide. The aim of this research was to determine whether the Frankfort city government can reduce its power costs by implementing distribution-tied solar photovoltaics (PV) without cross subsidization from other KyMEA member utilities or other Frankfort Plant Board customers.