Understanding Utilities' Incentive to Integrate Renewables

I’m happy to note that I just scheduled an interview for my next book with a gentleman I’ve been in touch with for some time: Stuart L. Smits, CEO of Citizen Green Energy. Among other things, Stuart follows utility regulation very closely, and will be a terrific source of information on one of the most important factors in the migration to alternative energy, i.e., the cleaning up of what is often described as the “Byzantine” manner in which our power utilities function.

“Renewable Energy — Following the Money” desperately needs a chapter on this subject, and all the ramifications, particularly their incentive to integrate renewables, smart grid, storage, EVs, the impact of RPSs (renewable portfolio standards) at the state level, the prospect for a national energy policy, how they deal with distributed generation, etc.

Stuart spends a great deal of time in Central America, and has promised a bonus subject: “Mexico—the mother lode of renewable energy projects in the coming decade.” I would love to discuss what Mexico is doing in this space; I’ve heard a bit about this, but I’m anxious to learn the details.