Distributed generation (DG) allows electric company customers to generate their own power. Many states have developed policies and standards regarding interconnection of DG equipment to the electric grid. These policies and standards were examined and compared in Massachusetts and California. This comparison showed that California is encouraging DG use more than Massachusetts. Several factors were identified which may explain these differences. These factors include population growth rates and the current energy crisis in California.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wood, David S.

Subject

• Sustainability
• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03A005I

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Electric power distribution
• Energy policy

Advisor

• Bar-On, Isa

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright