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New England electric utility takes the lead

Journal Article · · Energy Forum N. Engl.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5473540
New England Electric System has taken several steps to reduce dependence on foreign oil, save its customers money, and encourage the development of energy resources tailored to meet the region's energy needs. The heart of the plan is a stated objective of reducing annual peaking demand for electrical growth from a projected 3.1% to 1.9%. Other activities initiated are: a solar hot water demonstration project; the NEPCO's burning of a mixture of pulverized coal and residual fuel oil in one of its boilers at Salem Harbor Station in Salem, Massachusetts; purchasing and trading electricity with industrial and private small power producers; and participating in an effort to develop a plan to convert the Brayton Point power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts from oil to coal.
OSTI ID:
5473540
Journal Information:
Energy Forum N. Engl.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Forum N. Engl.; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN EFNED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English