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Value of Renewable Resources to a Utility
The main economic value of a renewable energy resource to a utility is that it produces electrical energy and capacity. So far as our electric system is concerned, a kilowatt-hour of renewable electricity is exactly the same as any other kilowatt-hour, although its integration into the system may present special challenges. In addition to energy and capacity, other benefits of community renewable resources to a utility include possible transmission or distribution benefits, and a variety of other less traditional benefits, including environmental benefits, flexibility, and contributions to the local economy.
Utilities and developers have a variety of tools at their disposal to assess these benefits. In this section you will learn about:
