Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
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We've got a small utility client that has a possible cogen project (2MW) in their territory. The plan is to sell all the power to another entity (investor-owned utility) but the project will connect to the local utility's distribution feeder. We're trying come up with a reasonable access charge/wheeling rate for power that is sold. This is generally set by tariff on transmission systems, but not at distribution voltage.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to determine a fair charge for this in a fairly simple manner?
Dave
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to determine a fair charge for this in a fairly simple manner?
Dave






RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
Maybe a starting point.
We would not do that, our board is to nice, so I have no experence. Just my 2 cents.
I would not give it away, as I can argue that if the line has no value, why don't I remove it.
Besides there is a cost to meter and dispatch which won't be capactured if you follow David advice.
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge
The issue will be argued what is fair. The answer is not zero or 10 million, but somewhere in between. But you should consiter additional maintenance of protective equipment, and office costs. The issue is how do you tie those to something like a typical rate based on demand and energy.
RE: Determination of Distribution System Wheeling Access Charge