Analysis of expansion of the Pacific Northwest-Southwest intertie system. Contractor report (final)

Technical Report · Mon Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6882093

Three proposals were reviewed for expanding transmission capacity between the Pacific Northwest and Southwest by 4300 MW (compared to the 3900 MW of existing line capacity) using currently available information. Additional studies and investigations are required to further define benefits and costs, but it appears that at least 2400 MW of additional interconnection is economically justified given current fuel costs of oil, coal, and nuclear generation, and ignoring likely future fuel cost escalation.

• Research Organization: Beck (R.W.) and Associates, Sacramento, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6882093
• Report Number(s): PB-80-195027
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS
NORTH AMERICA
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION
POWER SYSTEMS
POWER TRANSMISSION
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
SOUTHWEST REGION
USA