Current utility long-term forecasts of electric demand

Journal Article · Thu Nov 08 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6287128

Studness, C M

Current aggregate forecasts of the North American Electric Reliability Council reduce the projected demand growth for 1984-1985 despite a revival in electric demand during the second half of 1983. Utilities treated weather as the cause for the surge in demand, but they may be overlooking falling real electric rates as a demand factor. A case can be made for the effects of economic elasticity. The utilities did not anticipate the strong electric demand during 1984 and the possibility that accelerated growth of peak demand will leave them with inadequate capacity.

• OSTI ID: 6287128
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 114:10; ISSN PUFNA
• 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
DEMAND FACTORS
ECONOMIC ELASTICITY
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCILS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ERRORS
FORECASTING
POWER DEMAND
PUBLIC UTILITIES