This newsletter has been designed to provide state-level policy updates and capture emerging regional trends in net metering, interconnection and related topics. Please send any relevant news or upcoming events to chelsea@irecusa.org.
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Note from the Editor
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Transmission: More than Meets the Eye
True or false: Transmission and
 transmission planning are only relevant to large, conventional electricity generators, and distributed renewables are only concerned with the distribution system, and never the twain shall meet. For many decades, this statement was profoundly true. But nowadays, with evolving technologies, improved planning  processes and an expanded emphasis on integrated systems, the two previously disparate elements of our energy system
are beginning to intersect. Whether
helping states meet their renewable
portfolio standard obligations or providing tools for grid operators to improve market balance and efficiencies, distributed renewables are increasingly relevant to transmission planning discussions.
Distributed renewables are, after all, distributed. From small-scale systems, like rooftop PV or backyard wind turbines, to community-scale systems or large-scale renewables serving dedicated load centers, distributed renewables come into play across all levels of the distribution and transmission system. Taking into account the unique characteristics, benefits and contributions of distributed renewable energy systems on the entire system can help ensure a more holistic approach to long-term transmission planning. To this end, IREC has been active in many state, regional and federal transmission-related activities, helping inform transmission-related decision making by ensuring accurate assumptions and highlighting the beneficial role distributed renewables can play in the transmission arena.
Read more at irecusa.org
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Federal and Miscellaneous News
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LBNL Report Analyzes Different Approaches to Capturing the Value of Tax Incentives. Read more.
LBNL Report Compares PV Costs and Deployment Drivers in Japanese, U.S. Residential and Commercial Markets. Read more.
President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency. Read more.
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Anaheim, CA
June 3
New York, NY
June 17-18
Stevens Point, WI
June 23-25
Boston, MA
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