Distributed Energy Resources in Practice

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ID Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

2004
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Table of Contents

Abstract. i

Acknowledgments. iii

Table of Contents. vii

List of Tables xi

Appendix Tables xiii

List of Figures . xv

Appendix Figures xvii

Acronyms and Definitions . xix

Executive Summary . xxi

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background. 1

1.2 The Distributed Energy Resource-Customer Adoption Model 2

1.3 Purpose of Research 3

1.3.1 Analyze, Describe, and Disseminate DER Site Project Experience. 3

1.3.2 Describe Real-World Issues Involved with DER Adoption Decision-Making and System Design

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1.3.3 Validate DER-CAM Financial Estimates and Technology Adoption Decisions . 4

1.3.4 Improve DER-CAM Accuracy and Expand its Capabilities Based on Real-World Experience 5

1.3.5 Establish Contacts with Relevant DER Sites for Future Research . 5

1.3.6 Methodology & Application Summary 5

2. Methodology 9

2.1 Site Selection Procedures 9

2.1.1 Candidate Site List Compilation. 9

2.1.2 Required and Desired Site Characteristics 9

2.1.3 Final Site Selection . 10

2.2 Data Requirements for Each Site 12

2.2.1 Utility Provider and Applicable Tariff Schedules: . 12

2.2.2 Performance and Cost Characteristics for each of the DG Technologies Considered 12

2.2.3 Load Data 13

2.2.4 Financial Analysis.13

2.2.5 Special Constraints Faced By the Site 16

2.3 Tariff Information . 16

2.4 DOE-2 Load Development . 17

2.5 Automation Manager 18

2.6 Scenarios Considered for Each Site 19

2.6.1 Description of the Six Scenarios. 19

2.6.2 Graphical Representation of Scenario Results 21

2.7 Sensitivity Analysis 22

2.7.1 Spark Spread Sensitivity. 22

2.7.2 Standby Charge Sensitivity. 23

2.7.3 Flat Rate Electricity Sensitivity 25

2.8 Assumptions of Modeling Process 25

2.9 Including Rebates and Grants for DER Technologies in Model 28

2.9.1 CPUC Self-generation Incentive Program, : . 28

2.9.2 New York State Funding for Energy Efficiency and DER. 30

2.9.3 DOD and CERL Climate Change Fuel Cell program. 30

3. The Test Cases 31

3.1 Summary of the Test Cases. 31

3.2 Case A: A&P Waldbaum’s Supermarket, Hauppauge, NY 33

3.2.1 The Decision-Making Process 35

3.2.2 Description of the Data Collection Process 42

3.2.3 Assumptions of Modeling Process 45

3.2.4 Model Results .46

3.2.5 Discussion of Results50

3.2.6 Limitations of this Analysis 55

3.2.7 Observed Outcomes of Installed Technology. 56

3.2.8 Conclusions from A&P Test Site Analysis. 56

3.3 Case B: Guarantee Savings Building, Fresno California 59

3.3.1 The Decision-Making Process 61

3.3.2 Description of Data Collection Process 65

3.3.3 Assumptions of Modeling Process 67

3.3.4 Model Results .67

3.3.5 Discussion of Results70

3.3.6 Limitations of this Analysis 74

3.3.7 Observed Outcomes of Installed Technology. 75

3.3.8 Conclusions from GSB Test Site Analysis . 75

3.4 Case C: The Orchid Resort, Mauna Lani, Hawaii 77

3.4.1 The Decision-Making Process 78

3.4.2 Description of Data Collection Process 82

3.4.3 Assumptions of Modeling Process 83

3.4.4 Model Results .84

3.4.5 Discussion of Results86

3.4.6 Limitations of this Analysis 90

3.4.7 Observed Outcomes of Installed Technology: 91

3.4.8 Conclusions from The Orchid Resort Test Site Analysis . 91

3.5 Case D: BD Biosciences Pharmingen. 93

3.5.1 The Decision-Making Process:. 94

3.5.2 Description of Data Collection Process 99

3.5.3 Assumptions of Modeling Process 99

3.5.4 Model Results .100

3.5.5 Discussion of Results102

3.5.6 Limitations of this Analysis 106

3.5.7 Observed Outcomes of Installed Technology. 107

3.5.8 Conclusions from BD Biosciences Pharmingen Test Site Analysis. 107

3.6 Case E: San Bernardino USPS Handling Facility, Redlands, California . 109

3.6.1 The Decision Process:. 110

3.6.2 Description of the Data Collection Process 112

3.6.3 Assumptions of Modeling Process 113

3.6.4 Model Results .113

3.6.5 Discussion of Results116

3.6.6 Limitations of this Analysis 120

3.6.7 Observed Outcomes of Installed Technology. 121

3.6.8 Conclusions from San Bernardino Test Site Analysis 121

4. Other Test Cases . 123

4.1 AA Dairy. 124

4.2 Alaska USPS. 125

4.3 Byron Bergen Schools 125

4.4 Compudye. 126

4.5 Conde Nast 127

4.6 Cortland Memorial Hospital . 127

4.7 East Bay Municipal Utility District 128

4.8 First National Bank of Omaha 129

4.9 Greater Rochester International Airport . 130

4.10 Green Mountain Coffee 131

4.11 Harbec Plastics 131

4.12 International Paper 132

4.13 PC Richards 133

4.14 Resource Conservation Management . 133

4.15 Sea Crest Health Care Facility 133

4.16 Southern Container . 134

4.17 State University of New York, Buffalo 135

4.18 Synagro . 135

4.19 Twin Birch Farm. 135

4.20 Victoria Packing Corp. 136

4.21 Wyoming County Community Hospital . 136

5. Lessons in Decision-Making and DER Adoption. 141

6. Discussion of Overall Results. 145

7. Limitations of Analysis. 157

8. Areas for DER-CAM Improvement and Further Study 161

8.1.1 Interface features to add to DER-CAM 161

8.1.2 Additional data to obtain for DER-CAM 161

8.1.3 Capabilities to add to DER-CAM. 161

9. Conclusion 165

10. References 167