Reliability and adequacy of North American electric bulk power supply

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6666969

Wolters, K E

The National Electric Reliability Council's objective is to augment the adequacy and reliability of electric bulk power supply in North America. In a 1975 review, NERC determined that the major problems threatening future electric supply were: lack of national commitment to energy objectives; uncertainty about future fuel sources; conflicting governmental regulations; proliferation of licensing and siting procedures; and financial constraints and lack of timely rate relief. NERC urged speeding resolution to these problems ''to avoid a crisis in the not-too-distant future which will lead to a period of electric energy shortages of increasing magnitude.'' Then in its 1976 review, NERC determined ''. . . that very little, if any, progress has been made to resolve these issues and, therefore, there is now greater concern regarding the future adequacy and reliability of the nation's electric power supply.'' The 1977 review had not been released at the time of this presentation, but it was felt the same statement would apply. The author concludes that it is both significant and of extreme concern that many constraints to future adequacy and reliability have developed as a result of past legislative action or governmental decisions and can be relieved only by other legislative action or governmental decision. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Milwaukee
• OSTI ID: 6666969
• Report Number(s): CONF-770403-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 39
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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