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Real-Time Grid Reliability Management

North American SynchroPhasor Initiative
2006
EIPP Real-Time Dynamics Monitoring System
Parashar, M., Electric Power Group; J. Dyer, Electric Power Group; and T. Bilke, Midwest ISO. February 2006		 Abstract
1 MB PDF, 8 pp
Reliability Adequacy Tools
2008
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Summary Report
Parashar, M., and A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; and I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. June 2008		 Abstract
965 KB PDF, 49 pp
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Report on Algorithms & Framework
Parashar, M., and A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. June 2008		 Abstract
675 KB PDF, 73 pp
Phasor Technology Applications Feasibility Assessment and Research Results Report
Parashar, M., and W. Zhou, Electric Power Group; D. Trudnowski, Montana Tech; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. June 2008		 Abstract
2.5 MB PDF, 66 pp
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Algorithm's Simulation & Validation Results
Parashar, M., and A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group. January 2008		 Abstract
308 KB PDF, 21 pp
2007
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Tool Functional Specifications For Commercial Grade Application
Parashar, M., Electric Power Group; A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; and I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. April 2007		 Abstract
633 KB PDF, 30 pp
2006
CA ISO Phasor Applications Summary Report
Consortium for Electricity Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS). February 2006		 Abstract
1001 KB PDF, 24 pp
CA ISO Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Summary Report
Electric Power Group. February 2006		 Abstract
930 KB PDF, 42 pp
2005
CA ISO Voltage Security Assessment (VSA) Functional Specification Prototype Development
Consortium for Electricity Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) and Electric Power Group. May 2005		 Abstract
153 KB PDF, 12 pp
CA ISO Real Time Voltage Security Assessment (VSA) Project: Summary of Survey Results on Methodologies for Use in Real Time Voltage Security Assessment
Consortium for Electricity Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) and Electric Power Group. April 2005		 Abstract
140 KB PDF, 10 pp
2003
Supplier and Control Area Performance Monitoring System: Utilization of Grid-3P for Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Frequency Response Reserves (FRR) and Ancillary Services (AS) Regulation
Martinez, C., J. Dyer, and M. Skowronski, Electric Power Group. February 2003		 Abstract
347 KB PDF, 20 pp
Real-Time Voltage Monitoring and VAR Management System©
Martinez, C., J. Dyer, and M. Skowronski, Electric Power Group. February 2003		 Abstract
279 KB PDF, 20 pp
2002
CERTS Area Control Error (ACE)-Frequency Real-Time Monitoring System
Electric Power Group. October 2002		 Abstract
739 KB PDF, 14 pp
Human Factors Aspects Of Power System Voltage Visualizations
Wiegmann, D.A., A.M. Rich, T.J. Overbye, and Y. Sun. Proceedings of the 35th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. September 2002		 Abstract
181 KB PDF, 6 pp
CAISO-CERTS Synchronized Phasor Measurements Applications User Guide
Consortium for Electricity Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS). March 2002		 Abstract
1015 KB PDF, 70 pp
2001
Human Factors Analysis Of Power System Visualizations
Overbye, T.J., D.A. Wiegmann, A.M. Rich, and Y. Sun. Proceedings of the 34th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. September 2001		 Abstract
394 KB PDF, 6 pp
Grid Reliability Management Tools
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; C. Martinez, Southern California Edison; and J. Dyer and V. Budhraja, Electric Power Group. IEEE Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting. January 28-31, 2001.		 Abstract
36 KB PDF, 5 pp
2000
Reliability Adequacy Tool for Ancillary Services
Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions. April 2000		 Abstract
525 KB PDF, 45 pp
System Security Tools
2006
Slow Coherency Based Controlled Islanding - A Demonstration of the Approach on the August 14, 2003 Blackout Scenario
Yang, B., V. Vittal, and G.T. Heydt.		 Abstract
464 KB PDF, 9 pp
2005
Improving Dynamic Load and Generator Response Performance Tools
Lesieutre, B. LBNL-59192. November 2005		 Abstract
485 KB PDF, 74 pp
Risk Analysis of Critical Loading and Blackouts with Cascading Events
Dobson, I., and B. Carreras. January 2005		 Abstract
4.4 MB PDF, 147 pp
2004
System Islanding Using Minimal Cutsets with Minimum Net Flow
Wang, X., and V. Vittal. October 2004		 Abstract
250 KB PDF, 6 pp
Integrated Security Analysis Final Report
Sauer, P.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; K. Tomsovic, Washington State University; J. Dagle, S. Widergren, T. Nguyen and L. Schienbein, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. July 2004		 Abstract
725 KB PDF, 72 pp
Probabilistic Load-Dependent Cascading Failure with Limited Component Interactions
Dobson, I., University of Wisconsin; B. Carreras, Oak Ridge National Lab; and D. Newman, University of Alaska. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Vancouver Canada. May 2004.		 Abstract
109 KB PDF, 4 pp
2003
Blackout Mitigation Assessment in Power Transmission Systems
Carreras, B.A., V.E. Lynch, D.E. Newman, and I. Dobson. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2003		 Abstract
422 KB PDF, 10 pp
A Probabilistic Loading-dependent Model of Cascading Failure and Possible Implications for Blackouts
Dobson, I., B.A. Carreras, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2003		 Abstract
193 KB PDF, 9 pp
2002
An Initial Complex Systems Analysis of the Risks of Blackouts in Power Transmission Systems
Dobson, I., D.E. Newman, B.A. Carreras, and V.E. Lynch. Power Systems and Communications Infrastructures for the Future. September 2002		 Abstract
250 KB PDF, 7 pp
Congestion Management Requirements, Methods and Performance Indices
Kirby, B.J., J.W. Van Dyke, C. Martinez and A. Rodriguez. Report: ORNL/TM-2002/119. June 2002		 Abstract
774 KB PDF, 56 pp
Dynamics, Criticality and Self-organization in a Model for Blackouts in Power Transmission Systems
Carreras, B.A., I. Dobson, V.E. Lynch, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2002		 Abstract
223 KB PDF, 16 pp
Examining Criticality of Blackouts in Power System Models with Cascading Events
Dobson, I., J. Chen, J.S. Thorp, B.A. Carreras, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2002		 Abstract
350 KB PDF, 10 pp
2001
Complex Systems Approach to Cascading Failures
Carreras, B.A., I. Dobson and J.S. Thorp. December 2001		 Abstract
954 KB PDF, 56 pp
Time-space Methods for Determining Locational Reserves: A Framework for Location Based Pricing and Scheduling for Reserve Markets
Thorp, J., C.E. Murillo-Sanchez and B. Thomas. November 2001		 Abstract
301 KB PDF, 20 pp
Advanced Measurements and Control
2007
Automated Circuit Breaker Monitoring
Kezunovic, M., Maja Knezev, Zarko Djekic. November 2007		 Abstract
2.6 MB PDF, 159 pp
2005
Archiving and Management of Power Systems Data for Real-Time Performance Monitoring Platform
Martinez, C., Electric Power Group; H. Huang, and R. Guttromson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. January 2005		 Abstract
643 KB PDF, 40 pp
2004
Real-Time Monitoring and Assessment of Circuit Breaker Operations for Diagnostics and Control Applications
Kezunovic, M., G. Latisko, and N. Ved, Texas A&M University. December 2004		 Abstract
342 KB PDF, 14 pp
"Data Acquisition Unit" Requirements and Specifications CERTS Project Final Report for FY 03
Kezunovic, M., and P. Teodorovic, Texas A&M University. August 2004		 342 KB PDF, 14 pp
2003
Software Requirements Specification for Management for Grid Control
Smathers, D., L. Kidd, S. Goldsmith, L. Phillips, D. Bakken, A. Bose, and D. McKinnon. April 2003		 Abstract
29.4 MB PDF, 80 pp
Communication Models for Third Party Load Frequency Control
Bhowmik, S., K. Tomsovic, and A. Bose. 2003		 Abstract
296 KB PDF, 6 pp
2002
A New Scheme for Voltage Control in a Competitive Ancillary Service Market
Nobile, E., and A. Bose. 14th PSCC, Sevilla, 24-28 June 2002		 Abstract
423 KB PDF, 5 pp
2000
Increasing Information Flow Between PDCs
Dart, E., Sandia National Laboratory. December 2000		 Abstract
87 KB PDF, 5 pp
Dynamic Performance Validation in the Western Power System
Hauer, J.F., M.J. Beshir, and W.A. Mittelstadt, in association with the WSCC Performance Validation Task Force APEX 2000 Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta. October 2000		 Abstract
246 KB PDF, 8 pp
Agent Concept for Intelligent Distributed Coordination in the Electric Power Grid
Smathers, D., and S. Goldsmith, Sandia National Laboratories. April 6, 2000		 Abstract
278 KB PDF, 15 pp
Operating Environment and Functional Requirements for Intelligent Distributed Control in the Electric Power Grid
Smathers, D., and A. Akhil, Sandia National Laboratories. April 3, 2000		 Abstract
301 KB PDF, 22 pp

Reliability & Markets

Market Mechanisms for Reliability Management
2008
Efficient and Reliable Reactive Power Supply and Consumption — Insights from an Integrated Program of Engineering and Economic Research
Thomas, R., T. Mount, R. Schuler, W. Schulze, R. Zimmerman, F. Alvarado, B. Lesieutre, P. Overholt, and J. Eto. Preprint version of paper in Electricity Journal. LBNL-63782. January 2008		 Abstract
244 KB PDF, 16 pp
2006
Markets for Reactive Power and Reliability: a White Paper
Thomas, R., T. Mount, R. Schuler, W. Schulze, R. Zimmerman, D. Shawhan, and D. Toomey, Engineering and Economics of Electricity Research Group (E3RG), Cornell University. December 2006 		Abstract
1.5 MB PDF, 57 pp
2005
Market Structure and the Predictability of Electricity System Line Flows: An Experimental Analysis
Adilov, N., T. Light, R. Schuler, W. Schulze, D. Toomey, and R. Zimmerman. Presented at 38th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Science, Waikoloa, HI, January 2005 		Abstract
115 KB PDF, 9 pp
2004
Two Settlements Systems for Electricity Markets under Network Uncertainty and Market Power
Kamat, R., and S. Oren. Journal of Regulatory Economics: 25:1 5-37, 2004		 Abstract
354 KB PDF, 33 pp
Joint Energy and Reserves Auction with Opportunity Cost Payment for Reserves
Oren, S., and R. Sioshansi. Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control VI, Cortina DíAmpezzo, Italy. August 2004		 Abstract
190 KB PDF, 6 pp
Metrics for Application of Revenue Sensitivity Analysis to Predict Market Power Coalitions in Electricity Markets
Cain, M.B., and F.L. Alvarado. Conference Proceedings: 36th Annual North American Power Symposium, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. August 2004		 Abstract
201 KB PDF, 8 pp
The Effect of Customer Participation in Electricity Markets: An Experimental Analysis of Alternative Market Structures
Adilov, N., R. Schuler, W. Schulze, and D. Toomey. Proceedings of the 37th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. January 2004		 Abstract
191 KB PDF, 10 pp
A Review of Market Monitoring Activities at U.S. Independent System Operators
Goldman, C., B.C. Lesieutre, and E. Bartholomew. January 2004		 Abstract
164 KB PDF, 42 pp
2003
The New York Transmission Congestion Contract Market: Is It Truly Working Efficiently?
Bartholomew, E., A. Siddiqui, C. Marnay and S. Oren. June 2003		 Abstract
206 KB PDF, 19 pp
On the Efficiency of the New York Independent System Operator Market for Transmission Congestion Contracts
Siddiqui, A., E. Bartholomew, C. Marnay, and S. Oren. March 2003		 Abstract
720 KB PDF, 45 pp
Locational Pricing and Scheduling for an Integrated Energy-Reserve Market
Chen, J., J.S. Thorp, R.J. Thomas, and T.D. Mount. Conference Proceedings: 36th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). January 2003		 Abstract
380 KB PDF, 10 pp
Markets for Reliability and Financial Options in Electricity: Theory to Support Practice
Mount, T., W. Schulze, and R.E. Schuler. Conference Proceedings: 36th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). January 2003		 Abstract
241 KB PDF, 10 pp
2002
Time-space Methods for Determining Locational Reserves: A Framework for Location-based Pricing and Scheduling for Reserve Markets
Thorp, J.S., R.J. Thomas, and J. Chen. December 2002		 Abstract
911 KB PDF, 67 pp
Two-Settlement Systems for Electricity Markets: Zonal Aggregation Under Network Uncertainty and Market Power
Kamat, R., and S. Oren, UC Berkeley. February, 2002		 Abstract
232 KB PDF, 64 pp
2001
Methodology for Automatic Zone Creation/Merging/Partitioning
Alvarado, F.L., and W. Liu. May 2001		 Abstract
886 KB PDF, 160 pp
Rational Buyer Meets Rational Seller: Reserves Market Equilibria under Alternative Auction Designs
Kamat, R., and S. Oren, UC Berkeley. February 8, 2001		 Abstract
530 KB PDF, 49 pp
Design of Ancillary Service Markets
Oren, S., UC Berkeley. January 2001		 Abstract
64 KB PDF, 9 pp
2000
Spot Pricing of Electricity and Ancillary Services in a Competitive California Market
Siddiqui, A., C. Marnay, and M. Khavkin. November 2000		 Abstract
197 KB PDF, 10 pp
CERTS Database Brochure
Marnay, C., A. Siddiqui, J. Guttenplan, and M. Khavkin. August 2000		 Abstract
263 KB PDF, 7 pp
Analysis of Uniform and Discriminatory Price Auctions in Restructured Electricity Markets
Hudson, R., Oak Ridge National Laboratory. July 2000		 Abstract
40 KB PDF, 7 pp
Excessive Price Volatility in the California Ancillary Services Markets: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Siddiqui, A., C. Marnay, and M. Khavkin. Electricity Journal, vol. 13(6). July 2000		 Abstract
130 KB PDF, 23 pp
Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of Current and Proposed Markets Including Effects of Ancillary Services
Thomas R., T. Mount, R. Zimmerman and S. Ede, Power Systems Engineering Research Center, Cornell University. March 2000		 Abstract
301 KB PDF, 32 pp
Customer-Specific Metrics For the Regulation and Load-Following Ancillary Services
Kirby, B., and E. Hirst. January 2000		 Abstract
252 KB PDF, 47 pp
1999
Transmission Grid Access and Pricing in Norway, Spain, and California: A Comparative Study
Grønli, H., T. Gómez, and C. Marnay. September 1999		 Abstract
90 KB PDF, 17 pp
Ancillary Services Markets in California
Gómez, T., C. Marnay, A. Siddiqui, L. Liew, and M. Khavkin. July 1999		 Abstract
482 KB PDF, 54 pp

Distributed Energy Resources Integration

Microgrid Concept
2008
CERTS Migrogrid Laboratory Test Bed
Eto, J.H., R. Lasseter, B. Schenkman, J. Stevens, H. Volkommer, D. Klapp, E. Linton, H. Hurtado, J. Roy and N. Lewis. Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS). 2008.		 Abstract
Report, 955 KB, 68 pp
Appendix A, 7.8 MB, 33 pp
Appendix B, 437 KB, 169 pp
Appendix C, 1.0 MB, 28 pp
Appendix D, 735 KB, 56 pp
Appendix E, 1.6 MB, 95 pp
Appendix F, 865 KB, 61 pp
Appendix G, 365 KB, 30 pp
Appendix H, 114 KB, 10 pp
Appendix I, 2.5 MB, 41 pp
Appendix J, 2.6 MB, 113 pp
Appendix K, 688 KB, 44 pp
Appendix L, 747 KB, 34 pp
Appendix M, 2.6 MB, 238 pp
Appendix N, 481 KB, 65 pp
Appendix O, 194 KB, 12 pp
Appendix P, 2.0 MB, 76 pp
Distributed Generation Interface to the CERTS Microgrid
Nikkhajoei, H., Member, IEEE, R. Lasseter, Fellow, IEEE. 2008		 Abstract
1.4 MB PDF, 10pp
The Operation of Diesel Gensets in a CERTS Microgrid
Krishnamurthy, S., Student Member, IEEE, T. Jahns, Fellow, IEEE, and R. Lasseter, Life Fellow, IEEE. 2008		 Abstract
402 KB PDF, 8pp
2006
Validation of the CERTS Microgrid Concept The CEC/CERTS Microgrid Testbed
Nichols, D., Member, IEEE, J. Stevens, Member, IEEE, R. Lasseter, Fellow, IEEE, J. Eto, Member, IEEE, H. Vollkommer, Member, IEEE. 2006		 Abstract
121 KB PDF, 3pp
Autonomous Control of Microgrids
Piagi, P. and R. Lasseter, University of Wisconsin-Madison. June 2006		 Abstract
633 KB PDF, 8pp
Dynamic Distribution using (DER) Distributed Energy Resources
Lasseter, R., University of Wisconsin-Madison. May 2006		 Abstract
236 KB PDF, 3 pp
Control and Design of Microgrid Components
Lasseter, R. and P. Piagi, University of Wisconsin-Madison. January 2006		 Abstract
Report, 3.9 MB PDF, 257 pp
Executive Summary, 50 KB PDF, 6 pp
2005
Energy Manager Design for Microgrids
Firestone, R., and C. Marnay. LBNL-54447. January 2005		 Abstract
927 KB PDF, 81 pp
2004
The CERTS Microgrid and the Future of the Macrogrid
Marnay, C., and O. Bailey. LBNL-55281. August 2004		 Abstract
297 KB PDF, 14 pp
Behavior of Two Capstone 30kW Microturbines Operating in Parallel with Impedance Between Them
Yinger, R., July 2004		 Abstract
1.5 MB PDF, 36pp
Microgrid: A Conceptual Solution
Lasseter, R.H., and P. Piagi, University of Wisconsin-Madison. June 2004		 Abstract
447 KB PDF, 6 pp
2003
A Business Case for On-Site Generation: The BD Biosciences Pharmingen Project
Firestone, R., C. Creighton, O. Bailey, C. Marnay and M. Stadler. February 2003		 Abstract
1.3 MB PDF, 86 pp
Microgrid Energy Management System
Kueck, J.D., R.H. Staunton, S.D. Labinov, and B.J. Kirby. January 2003		 Abstract
577 KB PDF, 83 pp
2002
Review of Test Facilities for Distributed Energy Resources
Akhil, A., Sandia National Laboratories; C. Marnay, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and T. Lipman, University of California, Berkeley. Report Numbers: SAND2003-1602, LBNL-51954. October 2002		 Abstract
1.1 MB PDF, 45 pp
Integration of Distributed Energy Resources: The CERTS MicroGrid Concept
Lasseter, R., A. Akhil, C. Marnay, J. Stephens, J. Dagle, R. Guttromson, A.S. Meliopoulous, R. Yinger, and J. Eto. April 2002		 Abstract
Report, 242 KB PDF, 32 pp
Appendices, 299 KB PDF, 46 pp
White Paper on Protection Issues of The MicroGrid Concept
Feero, W.E., D.C. Dawson and J. Stevens. March 2002		 Abstract
131 KB PDF, 24 pp
2001
Industrial Application of MicroGrids
Lasseter, R., and P. Piagi. October 2001		 Abstract
1.2 MB PDF, 132 pp
Power Electronics
2004
Integration of Distributed Technologies - Standard Power Electronic Interfaces
Flannery, P., G. Venkataramanan, and B. Shi. April 2004		 Abstract
1.7 MB PDF, 139 pp
DER Modeling and Data
2002
Evaluation of Distribution Analysis Software for DER Applications
Rizy, D.T., and R.H. Staunton. Report: ORNL/TM-2001/215. September 2002		 Abstract
481 KB PDF, 38 pp
2001
Behavior of Capstone and Honeywell Microturbine Generators during Load Changes
Yinger, R.J. July 2001		 Abstract
Report, 217 KB PDF, 38 pp
Appendix A, 36 KB PDF, 4 pp
Appendix B, 67 KB PDF, 14 pp
Appendix C, 117 KB PDF, 17 pp
Appendix D, 274 KB PDF, 27 pp
Appendix E, 269 KB PDF, 25 pp
Appendix F, 206 KB PDF, 4 pp
Appendix G, 316 KB PDF, 16 pp
Appendix H, 208 KB PDF, 19 pp
2000
Scenarios for Distributed Technology Applications with Steady State and Dynamic Models of Loads and Micro-Sources
Lasseter R., K. Tomsovic and P. Piagi. April 2000		 Abstract
431 KB PDF, 90 pp
DER Customer Adoption Model
2007
Optimal Technology Selection and Operation of Microgrids in Commercial Buildings
Marnay, C., G. Venkataramanan, M. Stadler, A. Siddiqui, R. Firestone, and B. Chandran. June 2007		 Abstract
282 KB PDF, 8 pp
2005
Microturbine Economic Competitiveness: A Study of Two Potential Adopters
Firestone, R., and C. Marnay. LBNL-57985. December 2005		 Abstract
696 KB PDF, 49 pp
2003
Distributed Energy Resources Customer Adoption Modeling with Combined Heat and Power Applications
Siddiqui, A., R. Firestone, S. Ghosh, M. Stadler, C. Marnay, and J. Edwards. June 2003		 Abstract
1.2 MB PDF, 127 pp
Distributed Energy Resources in Practice: A Case Study Analysis and Validation of LBNL's Customer Adoption Model
Bailey, O., C. Creighton, R. Firestone, C. Marnay and M. Stadler. February 2003		 Abstract
Report, 1.6 MB PDF, 209 pp
Appendix, 3.6 MB PDF, 157 pp
2001
Modeling of Customer Adoption of Distributed Energy Resources
Marnay, C., J.S. Chard, K.S. Hamachi, T. Lipman, M.M. Moezzi, B. Ouaglal, and A.S. Siddiqui. August 2001		 Abstract
1.3 MB PDF, 122 pp
Customer Adoption of Small-Scale On-Site Power Generation
Siddiqui, A., C. Marnay, K. Hamachi and F. Rubio. April 2001		 Abstract
111 KB PDF, 19 pp
CERTS Customer Adoption Model
Rubio, F., A. Siddiqui, C. Marnay and K. Hamachi. March 2001		 Abstract
1.4 MB PDF, 145 pp
2000
Integrated Assessment of Dispersed Energy Resources Deployment
Marnay, C., R. Blanco, K. Hamachi, C. Kawann, J. Osborn, and F. Rubio. March 2000		 Abstract
5.3 MB PDF, 139
Other
2000
Research, Development, and Demonstration Needs for Large-Scale, Reliability-Enhancing, Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and V. Budhraja, C. Martinez, J. Dyer and M. Kondragunta, Edison Technology Solutions. Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 4-7, 2000		 Abstract
104 KB PDF, 7 pp

Load as a Resource

2007
Demand Response Spinning Reserve Demonstration
Eto, J., Principal Investigator (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), Project Team: J. Nelson-Hoffman, C. Torres, S. Hirth, B. Yinger (Southern California Edison), J. Kueck, B. Kirby (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), C. Bernier, R. Wright (RLW Analytics), A. Barat (Connected Energy), D. Watson (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). LBNL-62761. May 2007		 Abstract
799 KB PDF, 78 pp
Loads Providing Ancillary Services: Review of International Experience
Heffner, G. and C. Goldman, LBNL; B. Kirby, ORNL; and M. Kintner-Meyer, PNNL. LBNL-62701, ORNL/TM-2007/060, PNNL-16618. May 2007		 Abstract
Report, 327 KB PDF
Appendix, 829 KB PDF
2006
Demand Response For Power System Reliability: FAQ
Kirby, B.J. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ORNL/TM-2006/565. December 2006		 Abstract
518 KB PDF, 43 pp
2004
A Survey of Utility Experience with Real Time Pricing
Barbose, G., and C. Goldman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and B. Neenan, Neenan Associates. LBNL-54238. December 2004		 Abstract
583 KB PDF, 127 pp
Customer Response to Day-ahead Wholesale Market Electricity Prices: Case Study of RTP Program Experience in New York
Goldman, C., N. Hopper, O. Sezgen, M. Moezzi and R. Bharvirkar, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and B. Neenan, R. Boisvert, P. Cappers, and D. Pratt, Neenan Associates. June 2004		 Abstract
2.3 MB PDF, 208 pp
Appendix, 744 KB PDF, 63 pp
Fact Sheet, 336 KB PDF, 2 pp
Demand Response Research Plan to Reflect the Needs of the California Independent System Operator
Kirby, B., and J. Kueck. February 2004.		 Abstract
530 KB PDF, 78 pp
Demand Response Research Plan to Reflect the Needs of the California Independent System Operator
Kueck, J., and B. Kirby, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. January 2004		 Abstract
316 KB PDF, 76 pp
2003
Spinning Reserve from Pump Load: A Technical Findings Report to the California Department of Water Resources
Kirby, B., and J. Kueck, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. November 2003		 Abstract
443 KB PDF, 58 pp
Spinning Reserve From Responsive Loads
Kirby, B., P.E., Oak Ridge National Laboratory. March 2003		 Abstract
292 KB PDF, 41 pp
EnergyWeb Screening Criteria Report
Widergren, S.E., R.T. Guttromson, and M.C. Baechler, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. January 2003		 Abstract
188 KB PDF, 52 pp
How and Why Customers Respond to Electricity Price Variability: A Study of NYISO and NYSERDA 2002 PRL Program Performance
Neenan, B., D. Pratt, P. Cappers, J. Doane, J. Anderson and R. Boisvert, Neenan Associates; C. Goldman, O. Sezgen, G. Barbose and R. Bharvirkar, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. January 2003		 Abstract
2.4 MB PDF, 376 pp
2002
Spinning Reserves from Controllable Packaged Through the Wall Air Conditioner (PTAC) Units
Kirby, B.J., and M.R. Ally. November 2002		 Abstract
462 KB PDF, 62 pp
Do "Enabling Technologies" Affect Customer Performance in Price-Responsive Load Programs?
Goldman, C., M. Kintner-Meyer, and G. Heffner. 2002 ACEEE's Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Asilomar, CA. August 2002		 Abstract
72 KB PDF, 16 pp
Impact of Enabling Technologies on Customer Load Curtailment Performance: Summer 2001 Results from NYSERDA's PON 585 and 577 Programs and NYISO's Emergency Demand Response Program
Goldman, C., and G. Heffner, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and M. Kintner-Meyer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. January 27-30, 2002		 Abstract
92 KB PDF, 27 pp
Innovative Developments in Load as a Resource
Eto, J., C. Goldman, G. Heffner, B. Kirby, J. Kueck, M. Kintner-Meyer, J. Dagle, T. Mount, W. Schultze, R. Thomas, and R. Zimmerman. IEEE Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting. January 27-30, 2002		 Abstract
116 KB PDF, 3 pp
Review of Current Southern California Edison Load Management Programs and Proposal for a New Market-Driven, Mass-Market, Demand-Response Program
Weller, G., Weller Associates. January 2002		 Abstract
456 KB PDF, 67 pp
2001
A Case Study Review of Technical and Technology Issues for Transition of a Utility Load Management Program to Provide System Reliability Resources in Restructured Electricity Markets
Weller, G., July 2001		 Abstract
821 KB PDF, 66 pp
Direct Participation of Electrical Loads in the California Independent System Operator Markets During the Summer of 2000
Marnay, C., K. Hamachi, M. Khavkin, and A. Siddiqui. July 1, 2001		 Abstract
331 KB PDF, 23 pp
Load As a Reliability Resource in Restructured Electricity Markets
Kueck, J., B. Kirby, R. Staunton, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; J. Eto, C. Marnay, C. Goldman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and C.A. Martinez, Southern California Edison. June 1, 2001		 Abstract
329 KB PDF, 77 pp
An R&D Agenda to Enhance Electricity System Reliability by Increasing Customer Participation in Emerging Competitive Markets
Eto, J., C. Marnay, and C. Goldman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; J. Kueck and B. Kirby; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; J. Dagle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; F. Alvarado, T. Mount, and S. Oren, PSERC; and C. Martinez, Southern California Edison. IEEE Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting, January 28-31, 2001		 Abstract
32 KB PDF, 5 pp

Reliability Technology Issues and Needs Assessment

August 14, 2003 Blackout
2004
Final Report on the August 14th Blackout in the United States and Canada: Causes and Recommendations
U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force. April 2004		 Download Options
Electricity Reliability and Power Quality
2004
Understanding the Cost of Power Interruptions to U.S. Electricity Consumers
Hamachi LaCommare, K., and J. Eto. September 2004		 Abstract
375 KB PDF, 70 pp
Pilot Evaluation of Electricity-Reliability and Power-Quality Monitoring in California's Silicon Valley with the I-Grid® System
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; D. Divan and W. Brumsickle, SoftSwitching Technologies. February 2004		 Abstract
599 KB PDF, 49 pp
2003
A Framework and Review of Customer Outage Costs: Integration and Analysis of Electric Utility Outage Cost Surveys
Lawton, L., M. Sullivan, K. Van Liere, A. Katz, PRS; and J. Eto, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. November 2003		 Abstract
608 KB PDF, 86 pp
A New Approach to Power Quality and Electricity Reliability Monitoring - Case Study Illustrations of the Capabilities of the I-Grid® System
Divan, D., and W. Brumsickle, SoftSwitching Technologies Corp.; and J. Eto, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. April 2003		 Abstract
821 KB PDF, 32 pp
2001
A Scoping Study on Trends in the Economic Value of Electricity Reliability to the U.S. Economy
Eto, J., J. Koomey, B. Lehman, N. Martin, E. Mills, C. Webber, and E. Worrell. June 2001		 Abstract
581 KB PDF, 148 pp
Transmission Planning and Policy
2005
A Review of Recent RTO Benefit-Cost Studies: Toward More Comprehensive Restructuring Policies
Eto, J., B. Lesieutre, and D. Hale. LBNL-58027. December 2005		 Abstract
196 KB PDF, 61 pp
Improving Dynamic Load and Generator Response Performance Tools
Lesieutre, B. LBNL-59192. November 2005		 Abstract
485 KB PDF, 74 pp
2004
The Potential Impacts of a Competitive Wholesale Market in the Midwest: A Preliminary Examination of Centralized Dispatch
Lesieutre, B., E. Bartholomew, and J. Eto. LBNL-56503. October 2004		 Abstract
574 KB PDF, 75 pp
Transmission-Planning Research and Development Scoping Project
Eto, J., B. Lesieutre and S. Widergren. July 2004		 Abstract
630 KB PDF, 82 pp
Economic Evaluation of Transmission Interconnection in a Restructured Market
Mobasheri, F., M. Cheng, and J. Medina. June 2004		 Abstract
91 KB PDF, 48 pp
2003
California's Electricity Generation and Transmission Interconnection Needs Under Alternative Scenarios: Assessment of Resources, Demand, Need For Transmission Interconnections, Policy Issues and Recommendations For Long Term Transmission Planning
Budhraja, V., F. Mobasheri, M. Cheng, J. Dyer, E. Castaño, and S. Hess. November 2003		 Abstract
306 KB PDF, 42 pp
Planning for California's Future Transmission Grid: Review of Transmission System, Strategic Benefits, Planning Issues and Policy Recommendations
Budhraja, V., J. Dyer, and S. Hess. October 2003		 Abstract
438 KB PDF, 30 pp
Electricity Transmission Congestion Costs: A Review of Recent Reports
Lesieutre, B., and J. Eto. October 2003		 Abstract
233 KB PDF, 53 pp
A Survey of National Transmission Grid Modeling Capabilities at DOE Laboratories
Thomas, S., P. Boggs and V. Howle, Sandia National Laboratories. July 2003		 Abstract
298 KB PDF, 53 pp
Analysis and Selection of Analytical Tools to Assess National-Interest Transmission Bottlenecks Final Report
KEMA Consulting: KEMA-ECC & Macro Corporation. March 2003		 Abstract
1.4 MB PDF, 122 pp
U.S. Department of Energy Transmission Bottleneck Project Report
Dyer, J., Electric Power Group. March 2003		 Abstract
1.8 MB PDF, 100 pp
National Transmission Grid Study
2002
National Transmission Grid Study
May 2002		 Download options
Issue Papers
May 2002		 Screen version
973 KB, 243 pp
Print version
5.8 MB, 243 pp
Transmission System Operation and Interconnection
Alvarado, F., University of Wisconsin, Madison, and S. Oren, University of California at Berkeley. May 2002.		 1.1 MB, 36 pp
Reliability Management and Oversight
Kirby, B., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and E. Hirst Consulting in Electric-Industry Restructuring. May 2002		 590 KB, 29 pp
Alternative Business Models for Transmission Investment and Operation
Oren, S., University of California at Berkeley; G. Gross, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and F. Alvarado, University of Wisconsin. May 2002		 548 KB, 38 pp
Transmission Planning and the Need for New Capacity
Hirst, E., Consulting in Electric-Industry Restructuring and B. Kirby, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. May 2002		 559 KB, 33 pp
Transmission Siting and Permitting
Meyer, D.H., Consultant, Electricity Policy and Regulation and R. Sedano, Regulatory Assistance Project. May 2002		 593 KB, 51 pp
Advanced Transmission Technologies
Hauer, J., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; T. Overbye, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and J. Dagle and S. Widergren, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. May 2002		 1.1 MB, 45 pp
Grid of the Future
2003
California's Electricity System of the Future Scenario Analysis in Support of Public-Interest Transmission System R&D Planning
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; J.P. Stovall, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; V. Budhraja and J. Dyer, Electric Power Group; C. Goldman and C. Marnay, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; G. Gross, Power Systems Engineering Research Center, University of Illinois; and S. Oren, Power Systems Engineering Research Center, University of California. April 2003		 Abstract
224 KB PDF, 61 pp
1999
Executive Summary for the Grid of the Future Project
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. December 1999		 Abstract
45 KB PDF, 20 pp
The Federal Role in Electric System Reliability RD&D During a Time of Industry Transition: An Application of Scenario Analysis
Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. December 1999		 Abstract
92 KB PDF, 55 pp
Review of Recent Reliability Issues and System Events
Hauer, J., and J. Dagle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. December 1999		 Abstract
253 KB PDF, 65 pp
Review of the Structure of Bulk Power Markets
Kirby, B., and J. Kueck, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. December 1999		 Abstract
212 KB PDF, 62 pp
Real Time Security Monitoring and Control of Power Systems
Gross, G., A. Bose, C. Demarco, M. Pai, J. Thorp, and P. Varaiya, Power Systems Engineering Research Center. December 1999		 Abstract
99 KB PDF, 48 pp
Interconnection and Controls for Large Scale Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
Budhraja, V., C. Martinez, J. Dyer, and M. Kondragunta, Edison Technology Solutions. December 1999		 Abstract
104 KB PDF, 40 pp
Accommodating Uncertainty in Planning and Operations
Ivey, M., A. Akhil, D. Robinson, J. Stamp, and K. Stamber, Sandia National Laboratories; and K. Chu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. December 1999		 Abstract
129 KB PDF, 46 pp
Power Outage Study Team
2000
Report of the U.S. Department of Energy's Power Outage Study Team: Findings and Recommendations to Enhance Reliability from the Summer of 1999
Carrier, P., Chairman. March 2000		 Abstract
216 KB PDF, 65 pp
Interim Report of the U.S. Department of Energy's Power Outage Study Team
Carrier, P., Chairman. January 2000		 Abstract
1.5 MB PDF, 98 pp
IEEE-CERTS Reliability Symposium
2000
Summary Proceedings of IEEE-USA's 2000 Energy Policy Symposium
May 24, 2000		 Abstract
Summary Proceedings
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