The electric power rationing program through the energy quota system; A utility's experience

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.207344· OSTI ID:7178404

Bastos, A C.F. ^[1]

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1. Companhia de Electricidade do Estado da Bahia, COELBA, Av. Edgar Santos, 300 40100 Salvador, Bahia (BR)

In this paper, an energy quota is defined as the maximum kWh that can be used by individual customers during the rationing period. This quota is assigned by the utility and calculated on the basis of average energy consumption during the previous year. This rationing system was used by utilities in northeastern Brazil when a severe water shortage occurred in 1987. Although it is democratic and participative, this method requires balanced quota assignment criteria, efficient management and effective communication with customers to be viable. The utility's experience in the state of Bahia, Brazil, was satisfactory and played a vital role in overcoming the 1987 electric power shortage.

• OSTI ID: 7178404
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 7:3; ISSN 0885-8950
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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