The Utility Clean Energy Leadership Index will track and analyze the clean-energy activities of top utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) in the United States. By acquiring data directly from utilities and other sources, this report will be the go-to resource for understanding the clean-energy landscape and large-scale deployment. Interested parties must confirm participation by March 01, 2012.

Utility Index Structure

Other Key Insights Provided by the Utility Index

• Utility-level progress toward meeting renewable portfolio standard requirements and other clean-energy mandates
• Utility deployment and management strategies to meet future clean-energy goals and plans
• Impact of clean-technology pricing trends on market adoption and deployment
• Highlights of independent power producer actions, goals, and targets (see more details below)

Tracking IPP Innovation

The project will also include in-depth research focused on the activity of IPPs. The deployment of renewables, efficiency measures, and other clean-tech solutions are rapidly evolving beyond traditional utility boundaries. Therefore the report will cover the activity of non-traditional energy providers to understand how utilities will face disintermediation from a host of new entrants and to paint a clear picture of the deployment trends for various clean-technology solutions.

 Target Indicators Include

• Utility Clean Electricity Generation and Capacity (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydro, and Biomass)
• Distributed Power Generation
• Planned Clean Energy Generation
• Strategy for Meeting Goals and Requirements (RECs, PPA, Own and Operate, etc.)
• Energy Storage Capacity
• Smart Meter Deployment
• Net Metering Energy Displacement & Customers
• Load Management Energy Savings
• Energy-Efficiency Energy Savings & Expenditures
• Green Pricing Electricity Revenue & Customers
• Grants, Rebates, & Loans
• Performance Based Incentives
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Participating Utilities

The Clean Edge research team has discussed this project with a small selection of eligible utilities. Utilities that shared an interest in participating in the project include:

• Arizona Public Service
• Austin Energy
• Florida Power and Light
• Kansas City Power and Light
• Pacific Gas & Electric
• Portland General Electric
• PPL
• Progress Energy
• Puget Sound Energy
• United Illuminating