Folders

Distributed Resources (ETS) - 1/25/2001

Integration of Distributed Resources ? Reliability-related planning and operational issues associated with accommodating substantially increased levels of distributed resources connected to the distribution system (compared to the very modest levels of penetration of today);

Structure of Bulk Power Markets (ORNL) - 2/1/2003

? Current and emerging institutional and market structures for bulk power with a focus on mid- to long-term (hours to years) approaches for maintaining system reliability through either market-based or centralized procurement approaches, and a discussion of issues that must be addressed for increased participation by demand-side resources in provision of these system reliability services; Lead B. Kirby & J. Kueck Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Treatment of Uncertainty ?(SNL) - 1/25/2001

Methods for accommodating greater uncertainties in short-term planning for (but not real-time operation of) the grid (based on those which result from restructuring) that focuses on the need for more and better information, more sophisticated conceptualization of uncertainties (e.g., correlation among contingencies), and improved modeling approaches; and

Real Time Control ?(PSerc) - 2/1/2003

Re-examination of control laws and analytical tools for electric power system security appropriate for a/some future state of the industry.

Review of Recent Reliability Issues and System Events - 2/1/2003

This White Paper is one of six developed under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Program in Power System Integration and Reliability (PSIR). The objective of this particular White Paper is to review, analyze, and evaluate critical reliability issues as demonstrated by recent disturbance events in the North America power system. The lead institution for this work is the DOE?s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

Scenario analysis (LBNL) - 1/25/2001

Scenario analysis involves postulating several internally consistent, alternative futures. One then analyzes the implications of each alternative (or scenario) for a particular planning objective. In this case, the planning objective is development of an appropriate portfolio of public-interest electric system reliability R&D.