Benefit-Cost Analysis of Integrating Distributed Generation in Alberta
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2020-08
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The volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity sector in Alberta is a concern. Strong measures have been implemented by the Alberta government and the promotion of distributed generation (DG) is one of them. Despite numerous benefits, higher penetration of distributed generation will also bring challenges in the system. This research explores the societal impact in terms of economic and environmental perspectives to determine the potential of distributed generation in Alberta. In this research, benefit-cost analysis is done by quantifying all costs and benefits attributed to a distributed generator customer (or investor) in private benefit-cost analysis and perceived impacts of distributed generation on the utilities and nondistributed generation customers with public benefit-cost analysis. The result showed that the distributed generation provides net economic benefits and can reduce GHG emissions from electricity generation mix in Alberta.
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Patel, A. K. (2020). Benefit-Cost Analysis of Integrating Distributed Generation in Alberta (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.