Distributed Generation Review

Distributed generation (“DG”) holds substantial potential for Colorado. Defined as any energy generation source located closer to the end user than a central power plant, DG comes in a wide range of technologies including internal combustion engines, microturbines, fuel cells, photovoltaics, solar thermal, combustion turbines, and combined heat and power. Utilities and end users stand to benefit from DG most directly in the form of a diversified energy supply. A diversified energy supply benefits both parties by hedging against the inherent volatility of natural gas.