Protective relaying for the IPP intertie

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:405634

Mattison, C M ^[1]

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1. Basler Electric Co., Highland, IL (United States)

The term cogeneration literally means the simultaneous generation of electricity with another useful form of energy from the same fuel. In today`s usage, the term cogeneration has been used to include just about any form of privately owned generation which can be connected to the utility grid. The intertie or interconnection provides the path for power flow between the utility and the Independent Power Producer (IPP). The interconnection may comprise one or more circuits and usually includes voltage transformation. In an effort to differentiate between true cogeneration and privately owned facilities, whose primary purpose is to generate other electrical power, the IEEE uses the term Dispersed Storage and Generation (DSG) for the latter. Another common term is Independent Power Producer (IPP). The industry continues to evolve, with new categories such as EWG (Exempt Wholesale Generator). The Energy Policy Act of 1992 created a new process for independent wholesale power plants such as EWGs. All of these terms are acceptable, and Independent Power Producer (IPP) will be used for all the purposes of this discussion. Cogeneration came to be prominent due to the Public Utilities Regulatory Act of 1978. The act was designed to encourage alternate fuel development. Moreover, the Federal energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees the IPP industry. {open_quotes}FERC continues to demonstrate its commitment to propel the electricity industry down the competitive roadway,{close_quotes} said Electric Generation Association Executive Director, Peggy Walsh. The concept of competition exemplifies the IPP industry. A November 1993 POWER-GEN conference speaker, John Siegel, Vice President of Bechtel Power Corporation, predicted a strong role for IPPs in the U.S. power market during the next 10 years. He said utilities and non-utilities would share equally in a market for 140 GW of new orders and about 100 GW of new, installed capacity.

• OSTI ID: 405634
• Report Number(s): CONF-951208--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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