Seattle's Energy 1990: conservation as generation. [Program seeks to save 230 MW]

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Public Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:6655401

Whiley, J

A year-long comprehensive study by the Seattle City Light utility resulted in the selection of conservation by the City Council as the preferred energy resource rather than participation in two proposed nuclear facilities. The adopted conservation measures require Seattle to conserve enough energy to serve half its average energy growth, which means that the utility must use econometric models for accurate load forecasting and must develop contingency generation planning with hydroelectric power as the preferred energy source. Over 30 separate conservation projects are focusing on public awareness and motivation. These include innovative advertising, residential audits, business seminars, and home insulation for low-income senior citizens.

• Research Organization: Seattle City Light
• OSTI ID: 6655401
• Journal Information: Public Power; (United States), Journal Name: Public Power; (United States) Vol. 36:4; ISSN PUPOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
296000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
320600 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- (1980-)
320900 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Education & Public Relations-- (1980-)
ACCOUNTING
BUILDINGS
COMMUNITIES
CONSUMPTION RATES
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY ACCOUNTING
ENERGY ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
FORECASTING
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
POWER DEMAND
PUBLIC OPINION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RETROFITTING
THERMAL INSULATION