Indicators for RPS Effectiveness in Stimulating Wind Power in the Eastern U.S. - (PPT)

摘要

Some RPS provide no support for wind. Others (CT, PA) may support wind in the future. Despite RPS weaknesses, substantial wind development activity is underway throughout the east. New England - High spot REC prices motivate development, despite scarce LT contracts; siting barriers dominate solid RPS design (MA, RI). New York - Central Procurement Agent's Long-Term contracts stimulating thousands of MW of development. Mid-Atlantic - Despite many design flaws, there is ample development and～200 MW operating well in excess of RPS demands. - Economics, larger projects, & reasonable prospects for modest RPS premiums appears to be sufficient for investors or off-takers to take a position and allow wind projects to move forward - Also supported by green power in near term with RPS seen as supporting the long-term - like TX?