Austin, TX: A Smart Grid Case Study
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Transcript of Austin, TX: A Smart Grid Case Study
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Brian [email protected]
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City of AustinAustin EnergyThe University of TexasAustin Technology IncubatorGreater Austin Chamber of CommerceEnvironmental Defense Fund
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Limited Federal Regulation and Local Support
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Lack of Federal Regulation Speeds Project
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University of TexasGreenChoicePanhandle windSolar
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DellIBMOracleCiscoMicrosoftApplied MaterialsGE EnergyIntelSematechSilicon Wafers
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More Than Just Usage Control
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A new 30MW solar plantData network1M residential smart meters43K business smart meters86K smart thermostats (90MW)2 net-zero consumption neighborhoodsRebates and financing for distributed solarAustin is still making money
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Decrease carbon emissions by 17-20% by 2020Increase renewable energy generation to 30-36% of total capacityIncreased efficiencyEasier usage monitoring for consumersNew business model
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City as Laboratory
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A Comprehensive First Step
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Distributed Clean EnergySmart grid coupled with water systemsSmart AppliancesPlug-in electric vehicles as storage (V2G)Green building codesExperimental pricing models
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Storage vs. load shapingPrivate vs. effectiveIdentify non-sensitive appliancesPublic educationStrong privacy policy
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Not dependent on other technologiesEnormous energy savingsExcellent pilot program for other cities, if not other utilitiesAustin is in a unique position
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More smart appliances necessaryExpanded storageUser interface optimizationMore distributed generationIncentives for add-onZoning requirements for new homesWater management
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Vehicle to Grid
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Smart grid allows for:Demand shapingLower overall usageIncreased reliance on renewable energyCleaner energy, not less energy is the End
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The most important project for Austin EnergyThe current business model promotes consumptionConsumers are bad at delayed gratification
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Internet-Style PricingReal-Time PricingFlat rateCustomers allow Austin to turn off major appliances as necessaryCustomers open up their land to distributed generationPeak-time penaltiesA fallback positionMultiple ways of notifying customersNew methods of generating revenue
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