Dan Cross-Call

Energy researcher and consultant. Making the world safe for distributed energy resources. Works @RockyMtnInst Views are my own.

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

@sepapower @TanujDeora Thanks all, great chat! I'm off #SEPAChat

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A10 (2of2) That’s one main takeaway from the @RockyMtnInst submission to 51st State https://t.co/4B0sMr63nm #SEPAChat

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A10 (1of2) Utilities and their regulators should establish guiding visions and positions for where they want to go on these issues. Based on which individual proposals and policy decisions can be reviewed. #SEPAChat

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Q8 (2of2) The question is more difficult when unregulated utility affiliates participate, but have advantages such as lead sourcing from the regulated arm. #SEPAChat

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Q8 (1of2) There’s a strong case that rooftop solar is sufficiently competitive that regulated utilities should not participate. #SEPAChat

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I suspect both. Chicken or egg problem, right? #SEPAchat https://t.co/Y0GpP0EIn1

[Mike Kruger ⚾🍕🌞(@[email protected]) @mikekruger]

@crosscall Was the failure of the market because of charging infrastructure or the low expansion of EVs purchased? #SEPAchat

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"O the DS" love it. Sounds like a good title for a future report. #sepachat https://t.co/LQl3JDGK3n

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Hawaii's path is an interesting case study on this. PUC has expressed it's interest in "platform integrator" role for the utilities, but there's no proceeding to expressly create the DSO #SEPAchat https://t.co/lVHWf54Gxb

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

I think EV chargers are/will enter the space of essential societal infrastructure. Some cost socialization may be appropriate. CPUC has been dealing with this and found cases where the competitive market did not show up as desired #SEPAchat https://t.co/ShxurY18KF

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A5 (2of2) Then, specific proposals and new functions can be evaluated through that lens of how they support that longer-term strategy and framework for what may be appropriate from regulated COS-based approaches. #SEPAChat

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A5 (1of2) It’s important to have an established vision for where PUCs and utilities want to go in the next 10 years, including how they will deliver on public service and policy obligations. #SEPAChat

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

I don't think we'll get to 100% DER, nor is that desirable. Also don't want mass grid defection. I think the objective is to achieve the "optimal" system with a mix of resources that are cost effective and value providing #sepachat https://t.co/49iS14d5Jo

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

Risk management is one, esp for default or provider of last resort. Similarly, ensuring universal service is not a textbook "monopoly" function but needs to be maintained #sepachat https://t.co/7g2ZRgHmWB

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A4 (2of2) The challenge lies in evaluating proposals and making prudent investments that are value add and enabling, without excessive expenditure or that lock in incumbency advantages
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A4 (1of2) Utilities need to be able to make appropriate investments in grid mod and distribution infrastructure to allow the market for new services to develop #SEPAChat

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Yes. And I think the best outcomes will be when system info is shareable and reviewable to allow innovative solutions to come forward https://t.co/9PBmCqa14t

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A3 (3of3) New roles should be explored to allow the utility to host a market for new products and services, and align the utilities’ interests in being a curator or that marketplace. #SEPAChat

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A2 (2of3) Others include how best to incorporate 3rd-party service providers. Including what role the utility has in sharing system data with 3rd parties, and what requirements they have to do so. #SEPAChat

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

A2 (1of3) At the distribution level, there are significant questions to address around new, recognized needs for the grid. EV charging infrastructure is a great example. #SEPAChat

[Dan Cross-Call @crosscall]

Good question! I think it depends on circumstances... "it depends" :) https://t.co/S8Z2pOUWky