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    Secretary Rick Perry

    U.S. Department of Energy


    1000 Independence Ave. SW
    Washington, D.C. 20585

    April 28, 2017

    Dear Secretary Perry,

    We are writing in response to your April 14, 2017, memorandum directing the
    Department of Energy to conduct a Study Examining Electricity Markets and
    Reliability.

    We agree that the nation is indeed blessed . . . to have an abundance of


    domestic energy resources" that provide a stable, reliable and resilient grid. As
    trade associations that jointly represent thousands of businesses across
    industries that support more than 3 million U.S. jobs in solar and wind power,
    energy efficiency, energy storage, and advanced grid technologies, we note that
    these homegrown energy resources are proven technologies that help support
    grid reliability. These energy resources have already been integrated smoothly
    into the electric power system in large and increasing amounts, as demonstrated
    in countless studies and, more importantly, in real-world experience across the
    U.S., including in Texas. Furthermore, we note that policies supporting the
    deployment of these technologies are not playing an important role in the decline
    of coal and nuclear plants. Numerous studies have conclusively demonstrated
    that low natural gas prices and stagnant load growth are the principal factors
    behind the retirements in coal and nuclear plants.

    In light of the importance of this inquiry, we encourage you to follow standard


    practice and conduct the study in an open and transparent manner. When
    agencies prepare reports with policy recommendations that could affect entire
    industries and the millions of employees that work in them, such as the proposed
    one, it is customary for them to seek comments on a draft prior to the study being
    finalized. For technical studies like the one proposed here, a technical advisory
    committee of affected stakeholders to vet study assumptions, scenarios, etc. is
    also an option.

    Public input, including from energy market participants, grid operators, and
    regulators, would help ensure that any resulting recommendations from the study
    are based on the best available information. In particular, this inquiry would
    benefit from our associations providing the Department with the latest information

    about advanced energy technologies and how grid operators are currently using
    these technologies to help keep the lights on at all times and under all conditions.

    In short, the undersigned business associations respectfully request that you


    initiate a public process that allows all stakeholders the opportunity to provide
    input into the study. We look forward to working with you as you conduct this
    study.

    Sincerely,

    Advanced Energy Economy


    American Wind Energy Association
    Solar Energy Industries Association

    Cc: Governors Wind and Solar Energy Coalition

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