Homeostatic control for electric power usage

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · IEEE Spectrum; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/MSPEC.1982.6366943· OSTI ID:5965830

Schweppe, F C; Kirtley, J L; Tabors, R D

Describes how microprocessors could be used in a control system which would continually update electric rates, based on supply and demand, and provide continual communication of those rates to customers by the electric utility. Benefits would include lower operating costs and capital investments, and options for lower customer rates. Homeostatic control would also create an energy marketplace which would encourage the use of diverse energy sources and harmonize generating systems with the customers in relation to unexpected changes in fuel costs and technology.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Tech
• OSTI ID: 5965830
• Journal Information: IEEE Spectrum; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Spectrum; (United States); ISSN IEESA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
CHARGES
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
COMPUTERS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
MICROPROCESSORS
POWER
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
USES