Inspired by the experiences in Germany and Spain, Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) developed a pilot feed-in tariff to stimulate investment into solar photovoltaic systems. This case explores the factors behind the decision -in tariff, and also the variables that changed the layout of the tariff and its rate.
GRU found that several perverse incentives that led to some surprising results were created by its design, after executed. The case can be taught as either an energy policy instance or as a regulatory economics instance. Regulation and management issues such as asymmetry of information between the utility and renewable industry are explored. Instance Number 1963.0.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 01, 2012 PRODUCT #: HKS703-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
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