Technical methodology for analyzing electric utility fuel switching. Final topical report, January 1993-December 1993
The methodology report describes the statistical analysis of oil and natural gas use at electric utilities performed by DRI/McGraw-Hill. The purpose of the analysis was to develop a quantitative methodology for discerning between expected natural gas demand and expected oil demand at electric utilities. The analysis was also intended to enhance GRI's understanding of the causes of electric utility fuel-switching. A causal relationship was found between fuel-switching behavior and the following factors: The relative price of natural gas to oil in each region of the U.S., the ratio of dual-fired and captive gas generating capacity to total oil/gas capacity by region, the amount of gas demanded by non-utility sectors, and seasonal weather variables. The final model methodology was incorporated into the 1994 GRI Baseline forecast.
- Research Organization:
- DRI/McGraw-Hill, Lexington, MA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5314037
- Report Number(s):
- PB-94-135845/XAB; CNN: GRI-5091-800-2283
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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