1984 summer assessment of overall adequacy of bulk power supply in the electric utility systems of North America
The summer assessment concludes that electric generation and transmission systems in the United States and Canada will be adequate to meet expected peak demand and energy requirements. The interconnected networks formed by these transmission systems can be operated to ensure that widespread cascading outages do not occur. These networks will also be able to deliver power and energy to generation-deficient areas should emergencies arise. Utilities continue to transfer large amounts of lower cost energy between systems, which reduces a utility's operating costs as well as the cost of electricity to the consumer. To accomplish this, parts of the networks are being operated at or near their maximum reliable loading levels a high percentage of the time. This reduces the flexibility of the networks to withstand unusual contingencies, and increases the risk of customer interruptions. 1 figure, 4 tables.
- OSTI ID:
- 6919147
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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