Posted on 06/05/2012 8:03:21 AM PDT by bigbob
A forum hosted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to explore potential impacts of alternative fuel vehicles on critical infrastructure heard a good news, bad news scenario from the CEO of the PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator.
PJM CEO Terry Boston told the forum that with smart grid controls in place and re-charging properly synchronized between midnight and 7 a.m., the electric distribution system could accommodate 25 million EVs, according to coverage of the forum in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
But without those controls, the scenario will look a lot different, Boston warned. "If all of those came home at 5 p.m. and plugged in, we would have a voltage collapse, and I would be seeking other business opportunities very quickly."
Experts also told the PUC forum at Drexel University that time-of-use rates would create a more efficient electricity system.
Todd Campbell, VP of public policy and regulatory affairs for Clean Energy Fuels, "urged the commission to not allow regulated utilities to compete with private suppliers by charging their ratepayers for the cost of refueling stations," the Inquirer wrote.
What he didn't say is that WITHOUT a smart grid, the number of plug-in EVs that could be handled is dramatically less. Rio Linda isn't in the PJM grid but this means "there ain't no free energy".
But notice how this sets the stage for time-of-day utility delivery pricing. Stay tuned and hold onto your wallet...
I thought that was the idea...........
And at night, electricity is being produced by what?
Not solar.
Virtually any EE past freshman circuits knew this.
Of course, they also knew that this was far, far beyond the limited intellectual capabilites of the EPA, the press, and of course, our Cretin-in-Chief.
At the rate EV’s are selling, they won’t overload the system until about July 21, 2998.
could accommodate 25 million EVs
that would be a big loss in gasoline taxes and everything connected with it
You're right - anything - anything but increasing capacity...
This is an important point the CLNE guy makes. CLNE and its partners are footing the bill for Nat Gas refueling stations which are in direct competition with electric fueling sources.
Where would they find 25 million idiots?
My expert says July 20.
:>)
Obama voters?
Registered democrats. Next question?
From the 69,456,897 idiots that voted for him in 2008.
Ping.
The way coal plants are going thanks to the hostility of this Administration, it ain’t gonna be EVs that do it.
What moron believes 25 million EVs will hit the road at the same time?
Pick up any newspaper, take note of the multiple daily nominees for the Darwin Award, and then tell me the authorities have any prayer of synchronizing all EV recharging between midnight and 7AM.
There is NO ENERGY POLICY and/or PLAN for America.
America is NOW, nothing more than, "a Fifth Avenue operation with a shooting gallery setup."
I think you know what comes next.
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