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Abstract: . . . Bureau of Reclamation was also discussed. NASA is keen to collaborate and partner with members of the hydro community where this might be mutually beneficial. The presentation provides contact information. 6 Page 7 Summary and Take Away Points Below summarizes some key take away points from the workshop, with an emphasis on those that are modeling related. • Large increases in new capacity have not taken place in recent years, . . . . . . considering longer-term projections, such as to 2030, new wave, tidal, and in-stream technologies need to be accounted for and/or included. • The NEMS CHS submodule needs additional review and checking, both by EIA and by external reviewers. 7 . . . . . . Analysis Office, Washington, DC - May 10, 2005 - These notes summarize some of the main points and findings from the recent renewable modeling workshop on hydroelectric power held in Washington DC on May 10, 2005. These notes are not intended to be a comprehensive rendition of what was presented in each of these presentations because pdfs of the Agenda and all the presentations are provided on this website. The answers to questions . . . . . . partner with members of the hydro community where this might be mutually beneficial. The presentation provides contact information. 6 Page 7 Summary and Take Away Points Below summarizes some key take away points from the workshop, with an emphasis on those that are modeling related. • Large increases in new capacity have not taken place in recent years, despite significant growth in the past – and tremendous available resource . . . . . . new capacity – because costs and regulatory hurdles may be much lower than new builds. This should also be considered to be modeled • Desire by some to see hydroelectric power treated in an “equal” manner to other renewables e.g. State RPS and Federal Tax Credits . • When considering longer-term projections, such as to 2030, new wave, tidal, and in-stream technologies need to be accounted for and/or included. • The NEMS CHS submodule . . . . . . the process is lengthy and risky. Ignoring these real “costs” will result in over-projections by models that only use normal cost measures. • Increased utilization and efficiency could be a significant source of new energy, and should be considered as improvements in capacity factors in modeling efforts. • Increased capacity at existing sites through e.g., adding and/or replacing turbines could also be a significant source of new . . . . . . in over-projections by models that only use normal cost measures. • Increased utilization and efficiency could be a significant source of new energy, and should be considered as improvements in capacity factors in modeling efforts. • Increased capacity at existing sites through e.g., adding and/or replacing turbines could also be a significant source of new capacity – because costs and regulatory hurdles may be much lower than . . . --3000,7,214,3317,23862
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