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Statistical yearbook of the electric-utility industry, 1982

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OSTI ID:5418119
The 1982 statistical data on the electric-utility industry compares generation and sales by sector, identifies customers and revenues, and compares five-year trends in financial and economic figures for construction, operation, and investment. Highlights for the year include a 2.4% increase in generating capacity to over 650 million kilowatts; and increase in coal's share from 59.3 to 61.9% of total thermal generation; and a corresponding decrease in oil's share from 10.2 to 7.6%. Total revenues were $121.1 billion, up 9.5%, while ultimate customers increased 1.4% to 95.3 million. 17 figures, 90 tables. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
5418119
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English