DG Program

DG Program Contact Person:
Ellen Berman
Email: eberman@cecarf.org
Phone: 202-659-0404

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Distributed Generation Program

The proliferation of new distributed generation (DG) technologies presents a number of exciting options for electricity consumers that have not existed in the past. DG, roughly defined as an electricity generation system located at or close to the consumer's site, allows consumers to exercise more control over their electricity supply and consumption by customizing equipment for their unique needs. The CECA DG Program builds on the success of our Distributed Energy Domestic Policy Forum, and serves as a vehicle for consumers to learn more about existing and emerging DG technologies.

Primer	Link to Page
Title: Micro Distributed Generation Primer Typically the term distributed generation is applied to generators that are much larger than a consumer would purchase. This primer examines what technologies are currently available and soon to be on the market for consumers to use in their homes.
Primer	Link to Page
Title: Combined Heat and Power Primer Most consumers are comfortable with the responsibility of owning the equipment to heat their homes and combined heat and power (CHP) allows the consumer to combine heating and electric generation in one appliance. This primer looks at where this technology is and what the current thinking on this subject is in the context of consumer use.
Website	Link to Website
Title: Distributed Energy Forum DEForum.org is CECA's Internet resource for information on distributed generation. With information about distributed generation technologies and policy issues this site provides background material as well as discussion sites. The site goes beyond the basics by providing a DG solution selection tool that includes detailed info about over 600 DG technologies.
Completed Forum	Link to Forum Page
Title: Distributed Energy Domestic Policy Forum In July 2001, the Consumer Energy Council of America completed the CECA Distributed Energy Domestic Policy Forum. The goal was a thorough discussion of the many technological, regulatory, and business issues that must be addressed if distributed energy is to make a positive contribution to the nation’s energy infrastructure.