| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.05 |
| Liaison | Lisa Kilgore |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cornell University
IN-2: Innovation 2
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Sarah
Carson Director, Campus Sustainability Office FS - Energy & Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Cornell worked as a leader and an advocate to change NY utilities' net-metering tariffs and regulatory interpretation through the Public Service Commission. In partnership with the New York State Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), Cornell formed a coalition of NY solar developers and customers to reform utility interconnection practices for distributed generation of renewable energy through the Department of Public Service. Cornell engaged State leadership and moved the adoption of new policy, known as the "Cornell Ruling", forward.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Ruling from the NYS Public Service Commission on minimum load requirements for remote net metering: http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterCaseNo=13-E-0150&submit=Search+by+Case+Number
See media coverage: http://www.law360.com/articles/429010/cornell-solar-project-could-test-ny-energy-incentive
Updates to NYS Department of Public Service Standard Interconnection Requirements http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterSeq=49021
These changes enabled construction of five, 2MW arrays on Cornell properties alone, and "kicked down the door" for remote-net-metered projects state-wide.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | Yes |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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