First, complex systems defined by standard feedback interconnections are considered.
In California, existing regulations require significant increases in renewable generation, as well as identification of customer-side Distributed Energy Resources DERR) controls, communication technologies, and standards for interconnection with the electric grid systems.
Lack of adequate codes, standards, utility interconnection, and net-metering guidelines.
Independent variables included the following categorical variables: interconnection standards, renewable portfolio standards, output-based regulations, electricity restructuring, net metering, utility standby rates, and technical potential.
Even AOL does not dispute the need for an interconnection standard.
Fifteen states have adopted interconnection standards that are favorable to distributed generation.
New interconnection standards for Photovoltaic systems are going to be mandatory in some countries.
In conjunction with interconnection standards, net metering is thought to help encourage CHP expansion by lowering costs to enter the electricity market.
Some state energy policies require confusing and inconsistent permitting, lack interconnection standards, charge fees such as backup rates, standby rates and exit fees, enforce non-output based emission standards, couple utility revenues with electricity sales, and lack Renewable Portfolio Standards that include CHP.
The study's top states for solar capacity per capita -- Nevada, Hawaii, California, Arizona, North Carolina, New Jersey, Vermont, New Mexico, Massachusetts and Colorado - have for years held in common pro-clean energy policies, such as strong net metering programs and interconnection standards.
