This two-part paper addresses the design of retail electricity tariffs for distribution systems with distributed energy resources (DERs). Part I presents a framework to optimize an ex-ante two-part tariff for a regulated monopolistic retailer who faces stochastic wholesale prices on the one hand and stochastic demand on the other. In Part II, the integration of DERs is addressed by analyzing their endogenous effect on the optimal two-part tariff and the induced welfare gains. Two DER integration models are considered: (i) a decentralized model involving behind-the-meter DERs in a net metering setting, and (ii) a centralized model involving DERs integrated by the retailer.It is shown that DERs integrated under either model can achieve the same social welfare and the net-metering tariff structure is optimal. The retail prices under both integration models are equal and reflect the expected wholesale prices. The connection charges differ and are affected by the retailer's fixed costs as well as the statistical dependencies between wholesale prices and behind-the-meter DERs. In particular, the connection charge of the decentralized model is generally higher than that of the centralized model.An empirical analysis is presented to estimate the impact of DER on welfare distribution and inter-class cross-subsidies using real price and demand data and simulations. The analysis shows that, with the prevailing retail pricing and net-metering, consumer welfare decreases with the level of DER integration. Issues of cross-subsidy and practical drawbacks of decentralized integration are also discussed.
the amount of subsidies, operating costs, fuel consumption, and CO 2 emissions. Simulations show that considerable reductions in the demand for electrical energy can be achieved with a temporary increase in subsidies to implement energy efficiency programs, generating a decrease in the use of diesel fuel and less CO 2 emissions. The measures also lead to improving network conditions and reducing operating costs in communities. This model can become a tool for government entities to evaluate new subsidies aimed at reducing operating costs in these areas.
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