Congeneration and small power production manual
Shortages of electricity are the likely results of the decisions being made today by many utilities to defer capacity expansion. As the economy improves, and demand returns to normal levels, there will not be enough powerplants to fulfill that demand. At the very least, we are in for staggering increases in the prices of electricity. At worst, we can look to the possibility of rationing, and curtailments of service. Curtailments, if needed, are most likely to hit the ''nonessential'' sectors of the economy. Cogeneration is a hedge against the possibility of being declared nonessential. In addition, under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, cogeneration can be profitable, as utilities are required under that Act to purchase power at their avoided costs. The Cogeneration and Small Power Production Manual is designed for the plant manager or others with the ability to initiate corporate investment decisions.
- OSTI ID:
- 6548000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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