[GreenGrid Research Repository]

Research

Spinning Reserves

Spinning Reserves [CAISO] [.pdf]
- Descriptions and requirements. Includes equations for calculating demand and pricing.
Spinning Reserve From Responsive Loads [ORNL] [.pdf]
- The most underutilized resource available to the power system today. Intelligent Carrier air conditioner study.

Candidate Vehicles

Chevrolet Volt [Wikipedia]
- E-Flex, 40+ mi on charge
Miles XS 500 [Wikipedia]
- Fully Electric, $29,800, 80mph top speed, 125+ mi/charge
Phoenix Motors SUV & Truck [Phoenix Motors]
- Fully Electric, 95mph top speed, 100+ mi/charge, 0-60 in 10sec
Tesla Roadster [Wikipedia]
- Fully Electric, 130+mph, 53kWh, 0-60 in <4sec
Toyota Prius [Wikipedia]
- [Manufacturer PHEV due in 2011]

Vehicle To Grid (V2G)

Vehicle-to-Grid Demonstration Project [AC Propulsion] [.pdf]
- Grid regulation ancillary service with a battery electric vehicle

Meters

PG&E SmartMeter: Your Meter is About to Get an Upgrade [PG&E]
- The SmartMeter program provides our customers with an automated gas and electric metering system that will improve the way we access your meter readings.