Where are the controls on the conservation power plant

Conference · Wed Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:7048208

Stokes, G M

The concept of a conservation power plant is a powerful idea. This supply-side viewpoint of conservation has been tested in the Hood River Project and is a major element of the long-term strategy of some utilities, such as the City of Austin, which is planning to ''acquire'' a 553 MW conservation power plant over the next decade. The conservation power plant is, however, more than a convenient and compelling metaphor. This paper examines the problem of the control of the conservation power plant in real operation. It emphasizes three elements of control: the need for control, real-time and near-real-time measures of conservation power plant performance, and implementation strategies for controls. The approach to the problem is based on a hierarchial analysis of electrical distribution systems. This analysis identifies the key points within a utility distribution system at which information can be collected. The strategy emphasizes the use of a great deal of information normally available within a utility, such as billing data and substation monitoring, as well as the use of limited end-use data collection. Issues of conservation implementation strategies and long-term efficacy of conservation measures will be addressed. 9 refs., 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 7048208
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-15588; CONF-880814-16; ON: DE88015937
• Resource Relation: Conference: Summer study on energy efficiency in buildings, Pacific Grove, CA, USA, 28 Aug 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
POWER PLANTS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
PERFORMANCE
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
POWER SUBSTATIONS
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
PUBLIC UTILITIES
320603* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Municipalities & Community Systems- Public Utilities- (1980-)