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Renewable Energy & Sustainability Flashcards

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  1. AEP has invested significantly in battery energy storage systems (BESS). What is the primary grid application for utility-scale BESS paired with solar?

    Answer: Peak shaving and renewable energy time-shifting

    BESS paired with solar shifts energy from midday production peaks to evening demand peaks, maximizing the value of solar generation.

  2. Under AEP's Corporate Sustainability strategy, what does the term 'scope 2 emissions' refer to?

    Answer: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling

    Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHG emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling consumed by the reporting organization.

  3. AEP's transmission infrastructure plays a crucial role in renewable integration. Which grid challenge does expanded high-voltage DC (HVDC) transmission best address?

    Answer: Moving large amounts of renewable power over long distances with low losses

    HVDC lines efficiently transmit bulk power over hundreds of miles with significantly lower electrical losses than AC lines, connecting remote wind/solar resources to load centers.

  4. Which renewable energy certificate (REC) represents proof that 1 MWh of electricity was generated from a renewable source?

    Answer: Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)

    One REC certifies that one megawatt-hour of electricity was generated and delivered to the grid from a qualified renewable energy source.

  5. AEP offers Green Tariff programs to large industrial customers. What do these programs allow customers to do?

    Answer: Purchase a specified percentage of their electricity from renewable sources

    Green Tariff programs let large customers contract for a specified share of renewable energy, helping them meet corporate sustainability goals through the regulated utility.

  6. What environmental metric does AEP track to measure the carbon intensity of its generation fleet?

    Answer: Pounds of CO2 per megawatt-hour (lbs CO2/MWh)

    Lbs CO2/MWh (carbon intensity) measures how much carbon dioxide is emitted per unit of electricity generated, declining as the fleet shifts toward renewables.

  7. Which federal legislation passed in 2022 significantly expanded incentives that benefit AEP's renewable energy investments?

    Answer: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

    The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended and expanded renewable energy tax credits (ITC/PTC) and introduced new credits for storage and clean hydrogen, accelerating utility investment in clean energy.