Structural Power in Sustainability Transitions: Case Studies of Energy Storage Integration into Regional Transmission Organization Decision Processes

Stephanie Lenhart, Dalten Fox

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Abstract

Highly technical rules for regional electricity markets shape opportunities for new technologies and the pace of transition to a cleaner and more distributed power system. We compare three case studies of regional transmission organizations and identify common mechanisms that describe the relationship between institutional design and administrative policy decisions. We compare industry actors, old and new, across these case studies to better understand structural power and institutional stability through four mechanisms drawn from the literature: (1) self-reinforcing interests, (2) participation in and position of groups, (3) influence over communication and information, and (4) control over problem framing and pace of decisions. A focus on the mechanisms that operate within RTO governance provides insight into needed RTO governance reform.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalCAES Energy Policy Institute Faculty Publications and Presentations
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2021

Keywords

  • electricity markets
  • energy storage
  • energy transitions
  • participatory democracy
  • policy implementation
  • regional transmission organizations

EGS Disciplines

  • Energy Policy

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