14. Number of Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Applications Received by the PSC in CY 2013 – CY 2017

The number of RPS applications have increased steadily since 2013. In CY 2017, there was a 14.3% increase over CY 2016, with the total number of applications approaching 1,000.

Source: DCPSC

15. PJM System Mix for the PJM region, including D.C. in CY 2017

* Captured Methane Gas (Landfill or Coal Mine)

PJM Interconnection (PJM) is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the buying, selling and delivery of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The share of renewable resources in the PJM system mix for the PJM region of 13 states plus the District improved in 2017, rising to 4.95%. The share of coal continues to decline, down to 32.22%, and the share of nuclear usage edged higher, rising to 35.93%. The share of natural gas increased slightly to 26.71%.

Source: DCPSC

16. Number of Solar Energy Systems Eligible for Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Program in D.C. In CY 2014 – CY 2017

The number of Solar Energy Systems eligible for the District's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Program increased from 2,706 in December 2016 to 3,392 in December 2017 (an increase of approximately 25%).

The total reported capacity associated with all of the eligible solar facilities as of December 31, 2017 is about 67.7 MW, of which 45.2 MW is located within the District (the District's share of the total capacity is about 67%).

Source: DCPSC

17. Number of Solar Energy Systems Certified by PSC for SRECS in D.C. by Ward in CY 2013 – CY 2017

The number of Solar Energy Systems Certified by PSC for Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Program in the District continues to increase in all Wards. The total number of District-based systems increased by roughly 25%, from 2,706 in CY 2016 to 3,392 in CY 2017.

Source: DCPSC