An Economic and Policy Assessment for a more Sustainable Electricity Grid in Alberta

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dc.contributor.advisorShaffer, Blake
dc.contributor.authorCouch, Andrew G.
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-20T17:16:58Z
dc.date.available2023-01-20T17:16:58Z
dc.date.issued2022-12
dc.description.abstractThis research investigates whether integrating distribution connected generation projects is more sustainable than transmission connected generation projects in Alberta. To test if incorporating more distribution connected projects into the electricity grid was in the best interest of Albertans, a case study of a 20MW solar project was tested via a transmission and distribution grid tie in. Additionally, a benefit cost analysis was performed to assess if deferring the cost of long-term transmission upgrades with distribution system upgrades was a superior option. Finally, a survey of stakeholders was conducted to see if there was support for changes to the tariff system to support additional distribution connected projects. Results showed it was less expensive to upgrade the distribution system and produce electricity via distribution-connected projects. Survey results show that Albertans support changes to the tariff system to promote distribution connected projects making the electricity grid more sustainable in the long term.
dc.identifier.citationCouch, A. G. (2022). An Economic and Policy Assessment for a more Sustainable Electricity Grid in Alberta (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/115694
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/40612
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentSustainable Energy Development
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies Haskayne School of Business
dc.publisher.facultySchulich School of Engineering
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Law
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Environmental Design
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleAn Economic and Policy Assessment for a more Sustainable Electricity Grid in Alberta
dc.typereport
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
thesis.degree.nameMSc
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