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R. Discussion of CDEAC Jim Wilcox June 9, 2006. Average Electric Revenue by State (Cents / kWH) – 2005 (All Sectors). U.S. Average in 2005 = 8.1 Cents / kWh. 5.7. 9.5. 5.9. NH 12.6 VT 11.1 MA 12.2 CT 12.0 RI 11.9. 6.8. 6.7. 6.3. 13.2. 7.4. 5.1. 6.6. 7.5. 5.1. 8.3.
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R Discussion of CDEAC Jim Wilcox June 9, 2006
Average Electric Revenue by State (Cents / kWH) – 2005 (All Sectors) U.S. Average in 2005 = 8.1 Cents / kWh 5.7 9.5 5.9 NH 12.6 VT 11.1 MA 12.2 CT 12.0 RI 11.9 6.8 6.7 6.3 13.2 7.4 5.1 6.6 7.5 5.1 8.3 6.7 7.1 5.8 5.9 8.9 7.0 NJ 11.1 DE 7.6 DC 9.0 MD 7.8 6.0 5.2 6.6 7.6 6.6 6.1 4.9 11.3 7.3 6.3 6.9 6.8 7.8 7.6 6.3 7.5 7.6 6.5 9.1 8.1 8.8 11.6 Price variation is still a force for change. HI 18.3 Source - http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/page/sales_revenue.xls
The transmission system is being used more today MWH U.S. Customer Usage vs Utility Sales to other Utilities Source: DOE / EIA website - http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epa/epa.pdf#page=44 Policy
Transmission Investment Declined Source: EEI
Energy Policy Act – 2005 4 important provisions Electric Reliability Organization - S. 1211 “Backstop” Siting Authority - S. 1221 Incentives for Transmission - S. 1241 Repeal of PUHCA - S. 1263
Major Transmission Projects Announced in last 6 months Northern Lights CAPX Pierre Frontier AEP Interstate Trans West Express Las Vegas
CDEAC • Goals set by two Governors • 30,000 MW of renewables • 20% energy conservation • CDEAC • Accomplishments • And Shortfall http://www.westgov.org/wga/initiatives/cdeac/index.htm
CDEAC Transmission Task Force 18 Recommendations • Efficient Use of the Existing System • Transmission Planning • Cost Allocation and Cost Recovery • Siting and Permitting http://www.westgov.org/wga/initiatives/cdeac/TransmissionReport-final.pdf