Description

This webinar will explore the full cost components of different electricity generation technologies and their impact on retail electricity bills. While the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) is often discussed, it’s only one factor. The webinar will explain how integration services like load balancing, frequency control, and voltage control affect overall retail prices, offering a comprehensive view of the real costs consumers face.

In this course, you will: 

• Understand the true cost components of various electricity generation technologies beyond LCOE
• Learn how backup generation, frequency control, and voltage support contribute to retail electricity costs
• Gain insights into how generation choices impact carbon emissions and consumer bills
• Explore the cost implications of surplus energy, transmission, and grid upgrades

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Speaker Bio 

Paul Acchione

M. Eng., P. Eng., FCAE

Paul has a B.A.Sc. and M.Eng. degree from the University of Toronto. Paul is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a member of IEEE, ASME, and CNS.

Paul has over 50 years of engineering and management experience in the electric power sector. Paul was also the OSPE President and Chair in 2013-2014. Paul spent 31 years with Ontario Hydro/Ontario Power Generation (OH/OPG) where he was responsible for automation systems, computer modelling and simulation analysis for both fossil-fueled and nuclear plants.

Since retiring from OPG, Paul has been an electric power management consultant. He has prepared energy policy studies and recommendations based on analysis of power system supply mixes and their impact on wholesale and retail electricity prices and environmental emissions. Paul is also a volunteer and subject matter expert with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Energy Task Force.