On April 6, 2006, Governor Granholm issued Executive Directive No. 2006-2, calling for the development of a comprehensive plan for meeting the state's electric power needs. The directive asks for recommendations to ensure the state can both reliably meet its growing electric needs and keep electric costs competitive. The plan will encourage the use of new technologies and explore ways to continue the growth of the alternative energy industry in Michigan. Press Release.
The Plan contains two appendices. Appendix I contains the Staff policy recommendations and Appendix II contains the resource assessments for each workgroup. The Report can also be downloaded on workgroup webpages by topic specific to that workgroup. (For example, energy efficiency resource assessment and energy efficiency policy recommendations can be separately downloaded from the Energy Efficiency Workgroup webpage.)
Patricia Poli
The Capacity Need Forum (CNF) Update Workgroup will concentrate on the data, assumptions, and modeling used in the recently completed Capacity Need Forum process, in order to identify what additional information is required to best model Michigan's electric power future. Assignments for this workgroup include reviewing/updating: the forecast of Michigan electricity demand, the assumptions used to screen various technologies for modeling, load duration curves, recent transmission studies and central station power plant options, including integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) coal-burning plants. In addition, various straw man policy proposals will be developed and presented to the entire workgroup for comment and consideration.
Teams of the CNF Update Workgroup have been identified as: Demand Team; Transmission Options Team; and Baseload Options Team.
Below are excerpted chapters from the 21st Century Energy Plan appendices regarding Central Station issues and the integrated resource plan (IRP). The entire report can be downloaded from the home page.
Contact: Paul Proudfoot
CNF Update Workgroup
Demand Team
Transmission Team
Baseload Options Team
To register for the workgroup or teams, contact: Pat Poli
MISO study for MPSC, Aug 06
WI PSC's Jun 06 Draft Report on IGCC
DOE's Dec 02 NETL report
Black & Veatch presentation
MISO's MTEP 06 report-Scope of Work
Policy Recommendations for Central Station, Jan 31, 07
Integrated Resource Plan, Jan 31, 07
Resource Assessment for CNF Update, Jan 31, 07
Central Station Strawman Proposals, comments due Aug 21, 2006
Forecast of Energy and Demand Requirements, July 31, 06
Strawman Summary Matrix, Draft Jul 30, 06
Updated Fuel Forecast, June 06
Updated Coal Plant Costs, Sept 06
The Energy Efficiency & Load Management Workgroup will be responsible for making a more detailed benefit versus cost assessment of the potential for traditional utility programs and non utility programs. Examples of utility programs include efficiency programs (lighting and air conditioning) and demand response programs (interruptible load, time of use pricing, demand subscription). Non-utility programs would include recommendations for building code and appliance standards. Teams of the Energy Efficiency Workgroup have been identified as: Energy Efficiency Programs Team (merged Utility and Non-Utility Programs); and Demand Response Team (merged Active Demand Response and Price Response). Below are excerpted chapters from the 21st Century Energy Plan appendices regarding Energy Efficiency. The entire report can be downloaded from the home page.
Policy Recommendations for Energy Efficiency, Jan 31, 07
Resource Assessment for Energy Efficiency, Jan 31, 07
En Eff. Strawman Summary Matrix, Comments due by Aug 21, 2006
Energy Efficiency Potential for Michigan, Aug 2006
En Eff. and Load Response Strawman Proposals, Jul 21, 2006
Contact: Robert Ozar
Energy Efficiency Workgroup
Energy Efficiency Programs Team
To register for the workgroup or subgroups, contact: Pat Poli
Wisconsin Potential Study
Dynamic Pricing Summary
The Alternate Energy Technologies Workgroup will update the Capacity Need Forum (CNF) data where needed. Other focus areas will be an assessment of costs and schedules for existing alternative technologies such as: cogeneration, fuel cells, distributed generation, smart grid and smart metering applications. In addition, emerging technologies will be identified and assessed.
Teams of the Alternative Technology Workgroup have been identified as: Emerging Tech Team; SmartPowerGrid Team; Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Team; and Policy Team (merged with Renewable Workgroup's Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Team)
Below are excerpted chapters from the 21st Century Energy Plan appendices specifically related to Alternative Technologies. The entire report can be downloaded from the home page.
Policy Recommendations for Renewables and DG, Jan 31, 07
Resource Assessment for Alt Technologies, Jan 31, 07
CHP Potential, Jan 31, 07
DG Technology Matrix, Jan 31, 07
Smart Power Grid, Jan 31, 07
Distributed Technologies Strawman, Comments due by Aug 21, 06
Smart Power Grid - Task and Assignments, Revised Aug 9, 2006
Smart Power Grid - Draft Report Outline, Revised Jul 27, 06
Smart Power Grid - Draft Report Narrative Guide, Jul 19, 06
Smart Power Grid - Technologies Matrix, July 19, 2006
Smart Power Grid - Reference document, Jun 26, 06
Survey for CHP Potential, Jul 7, 06
CHP - Tasks and Assignments, Jul 7, 06
CHP - Position Statement, Jun 20, 06
EmergeTech - Task and Assignments, Aug 11, 06
EmergeTech - 2nd Draft Report Outline, Jun 26, 06
EmergeTech - FINAL Characterizat'n tbl in WORD format, Jun 14, 06
EmergeTech - Position Statement, Jun 12, 06
Contact: Steve Kulesia
Alternative Technology Workgroup
Emerging Technology Team
Smart GridSubTeam
Combined Heat and Power Team
Policy Team
To register for the workgroup or subgroups, contact: Pat Poli
Emerging Technology:
Fuel Cells
MI CHP summary, Jan 06
BPL applications
DG Overview New Albany
Oregon PUC DG report
DOE's DG report
GRIDAPP Panel Discussion, Nov 05
Developingthe Modern Grid
History of MI Interconnect'n Stds
What's Wrong With the Electric Grid
Emerging Smart Grid
IntelliGrid
GridWise
GRIDWISE
The Renewable Energy Workgroup will concentrate on reviewing and updating data and assumptions used in the recently completed Capacity Need Forum (CNF) process. Where possible, this workgroup will provide the best available information on the potential and expected costs for Michigan renewable energy production and use. Important renewable energy policy issues will be identified, and recommendations for addressing them will be suggested. One project already identified for this committee is to calculate the expected annual average capacity value and on-peak capacity contribution of wind generation in Michigan. This workgroup expects to work closely with the MPSC's ongoing Michigan Renewable Energy Program (MREP)
Teams of the Renewable Technology Workgroup have been identified as: Resource and Technology Team; and the Policy Team (merged with Legislative Team and Alt Tech Workgroup's Regulatory and Policy Team).
Below are excerpted chapters from the 21st Century Energy Plan appendices regarding Renewable Energy. The full report can be downloaded from the home page.
Policy Recommendations for Renewables and DG, Jan 31, 07
Resource Assessment for Renewables, Jan 31, 07
Distributed Technologies Strawman, Comments due by Aug 21, 06
RPS Strawman Summary Matrix, Comments due by Aug 21, 06
Compiled Comments on Staff Strawman RPS, updated Jul 10, 06
Request for Comments on Strawman RPS, Due Jun 30, 06
Survey of State with RPS: Supporting Policies, Jun 13, 06
Summary of MI Renewable Legislation, Jun 7, 06
Contact: Tom Stanton
Renewables Workgroup
Resource and Technology Team
Policy Team
To register for the workgroup or subgroups, contact: Pat Poli
Tues August 29, 2006 - 21st Century Energy Plan group meeting - CANCELLED
NEW:Tues August 22, 2006 - 21st Century Energy Plan group meeting, 9:30-11:30 @ MPSC Offices. Agenda
Energy Efficiency Workgroup/Team meetings Wed August 30, 2006 - Demand Response Team roundtable discussion meeting, 9:30-11:00 @ MPSC. Tue August 8, 2006 - Energy Efficiency Workgroup meeting, 9:30 am EDT @ MPSC offices.
Alternative Technology Workgroup/Team meetings Thurs August 17, 2006 - Smart Power Grid Team Conference Call, 11:00 am
Call in: 866 628.8006, passcode: 998.4261#. Thurs August 17, 2006 - Emerging Tech Team Conference Call, 10:00 am
Call in: 866 628.8006, passcode: 998.4261#. Wed August 9, 2006 - Emerging Tech Team meeting, 11:00 am EDT @MPSC offices. Wed August 9, 2006 - Smart Power Grid Team meeting, 10:00 am EDT @ MPSC offices. Wed August 9, 2006 - Alternative Technologies Workgroup meeting, 9:00 am EDT @ MPSC offices. Mon August 7, 2006 - CHP Team Conference Call, 10:00 am EDT
Call in: 866 628.8006, passcode: 998.4261#.
Wed August 9, 2006 - Renewables Workgroup meeting, 1:30 pm EDT @ MPSC offices. Tue August 8, 2006 - CNF Update Workgroup meeting, 1:30 pm EDT @ MPSC offices.
Tue July 18, 2006 - 21st Century Energy Plan group meeting - CANCELLED.
Fri July 28, 2006 - Alt Tech Workgroup's CHP Team meeting, 10:00-12:00 am @ MPSC.
Thu July 27, 2006 - Alt Tech Workgroup's Emerging Technology Team meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm @ MPSC.
Thu July 27, 2006 - Alt Tech Workgroup's Smart GridTeam 1-2:30 pm EDT @ MPSC.
Wed July 12, 2006 - Energy Efficiency Workgroup meeting -CANCELLED
Wed July 12, 2006 - Renewables Workgroup meeting - CANCELLED
Tue July 11, 2006 - Alternative Technologies Workgroup meeting - CANCELLED
Tue July 11, 2006 - CNF Update Workgroup meeting, 1:30 pm EDT @ MPSC.
Thu July 06, 2006 - Alt Tech Workgroup's CHP Team conference call, 10:00.
Call in: 866 628.8006, passcode: 998.4261#.
Thur June 22, 2006 - 21st Century Energy Plan group meeting, 10-12:00 pm EDT @ Michigan Historical Center, Forum Room.
Teleconference Call in: 866 628.8006, passcode: 998.4261#.
Energy Efficiency Workgroup/Team meetings
Thu June 29, 2006 - Demand Response Team meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices.
Call In: 866-628-8006, Passcode: 998.4261# Tue June 6, 2006 - Energy Efficiency Workgroup meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC offices.
Alternative Technology Workgroup/Team meetings
Mon June 26, 2006 - Smart Grid sub team meeting, following Emerging Tech mtg, ~noon @ MPSC offices.
Monday, June 26, 2006 - Emerging Technologies Team meeting, 10:00 @ MPSC offices.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - CHP Team meeting, 10:00 @ MPSC offices.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - Emerging Technologies Team meeting, 1:30 @ NextEnergy offices.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - Smart Grid sub team meeting, following Alt Tech WG mtg, ~3:30 @ MPSC offices.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - Alternative Technologies Workgroup meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices.
Friday, June 2, 2006 - Policy (merged w/ Renewable's Regulatory and Legislative) Team meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC offices.
Thu June 1, 2006 - Smart Grid sub team conference call meeting, @ 2:00 pm.
Call in: 866-336-5111, passcode: 2787717#.
Renewable Workgroup/Team meetings
Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - Renewables Workgroup meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices. Friday, June 2, 2006 - Policy (merged Regulatory and Legislative) Team meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC offices.
CNF Update Workgroup/Team meetings
Monday, June 19, 2006 - EPA's Clean Energy Forum on IGCC - teleconference participation, 3:30 @ MPSC offices. More Info
Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Baseload Options Review Team meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - CNF Update Workgroup meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC offices.
Alternative Technology Workgroup/Team meetings
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - Emerging Tech Team, 10-12 @ MPSC offices. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - Emerging Tech Team, 10-12 @ MPSC offices. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - Alternative Technologies Workgroup meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices.
Renewable Workgroup/Team meetings
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - Renewables Workgroup meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC offices.
CNF Update Workgroup/Team meetings
Thursday, May 18, 2006 - Baseload Options Team meeting, 1:30-3:30 @ MPSC
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - CNF Update Workgroup meeting, 9:30 @ MPSC
Energy Efficiency Workgroup/Team meetings
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - Combined Active Demand/Price Response Team meeting, 1:30-4 @ MPSC.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - Non-Utility Programs Team meeting, 9:30-12 @ MPSC
Monday, May 15, 2006 - Utility Programs Team meeting, w/guest speakers 9:30-3:30 @ MPSC
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - Energy Efficiency Workgroup meeting, 1:30 @ MPSC offices.
Monday, April 24, 2006 - First Meeting of the 21st Century Energy Plan, 10:00 am EDT @ Secondary Office Building, Dimondale MI. April 6, 2006 - Executive Directive No. 2006-2 issued, requiring 21st Century Energy Plan by December 31, 2006.
