How long will the surplus of electricity last

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · WSEO Newsl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6001003

Aos, S

Several new power plants have given the Pacific Northwest a surplus of power at a time when the demand growth has declined in response to high electricity rates, economic recession, and conservation. Forecasts to determine how long this surplus will last project a deficit by 1990 on the basis of a 2% demand growth. The margin of error in these forecasts is less than in former projections that assumed a four to seven percent growth. A question about the continued demand for electricity by aluminum companies and three questions on the supply side involving completion of two nuclear projects now in mothballs, the sale of power to utilities in other regions, and the development of new energy resources could determine the accuracy of the forecasts. 2 figures.

• OSTI ID: 6001003
• Journal Information: WSEO Newsl.; (United States), Journal Name: WSEO Newsl.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN WSNEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
292000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
Demand & Forecasting
296000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
AVAILABILITY
ECONOMIC ELASTICITY
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY SHORTAGES
FEDERAL REGION X
FORECASTING
NORTH AMERICA
POWER
POWER DEMAND
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
PRICES
SHORTAGES
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