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Methane Recovery Workshop: Working with the Electric Utility

This workshop, led by Greg Wagoner, Manager of Power Supply at Wabash Valley Power Association, provides an overview of Wabash Valley programs, interconnection and power purchase agreements, and recommendations for working with the electric utility. Topics discussed include distributed generation policy, landfill power plants, interconnection processes, and power purchase agreements. Participants will learn about the benefits, challenges, and considerations of methane recovery projects.

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Methane Recovery Workshop: Working with the Electric Utility

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  1. Methane Recovery Workshop Greg Wagoner Manager, Power Supply Wabash Valley Power Association June 6, 2006

  2. “Working with the Electric Utility”

  3. Discussion Points • Overview of Wabash Valley and Programs • Interconnection Process & Agreements • Power Purchase Agreements • Recommendations • Questions

  4. Wabash Valley Program • Distributed Generation Policy • Behind the Meter Generation • 10 MW or less • Support • Digester, Wind, Solar, Landfill, etc.

  5. Landfill Power Plants • WVPA owns seven landfill gas generating facilities throughout Indiana • Total of 22 MW

  6. Additional Resources • Adding two landfill sites – 6.4 MW • Commercial within 12 to 18 months • Final stages of entering into PPA for 8.4 MW wind power • Commercial Q4 2006 or Q1 2007

  7. Interconnection Process • Identify local configuration • Local capabilities • Feasibility studies • Interconnection Agreement • Local distribution/transmission provider • Safety, metering, liability, etc.

  8. 69 KV Transmission Line • CASE #3 • M1 • M2 • 6.9 kv / 12kv Sub • Gen • M1 • M2 • CKT. #1 (Load) • CASE #2 • CKT. #2 (Load) • Gen • CKT. #3 (Load) • M1 • M2 • Load • CASE #1 • Gen

  9. Power Purchase Agreement • Establishes Terms & Conditions • Wabash Valley Power • Rates, Contract Term, etc. • Net Billing “not” Net Metering • Utility buys 100% of output • Retail Displacement • Local Facilities • Back-up

  10. Recommendations • Hire an “experienced” developer/contractor • Contact local utility early in process • Understand the issues • Risks • Production capabilities • Prioritize your goals • Lower electricity costs • Environmental objectives • Reliability

  11. Questions?

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