Press release on study Nov 2012

In early May, 2012, MSSIA entered into an agreement with Clean Power Research, a renewable energy consulting firm , to conduct a study called “Value of solar to New Jersey and Pennsylvania utilities”. The scope of the work is intended to assess the value of PV generation from a utility and societal perspective in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The study will include conventional value categories, and will also apply a method to quantify the impacts on the overall wholesale energy market demand shift (merit order effect).

Now that the costs of producing solar power have declined, it is important to quantify the real benefits of distributed solar generation so that the case for more solar generation can be brought to the public. This important study by a respected research team will analyze the various benefits and attach real dollar values to solar generation. We believe the results will support the case for more solar generation given the declining cost of solar electricity. Please support this important study by contributing to its cost. This study will be followed by public outreach to galvanize support for the development of more solar generation.