Success stories will crack utility resistance to load management
Advocates of load management see it as a solution to high fuel prices, better system load factors, and high utility earnings. Opposing views are investigated. It is conceded that both views have merit, but with proper attention to rate design, load management holds out hope for utility and customer alike. Westinghouse studies conclude that load management must be developed on a utility-specific basis. Many utilities are concerned that load management systems will reduce energy consumption and thus revenues. Experiences that utilities have had with radio and ripple control are briefly reviewed. Dr. Irwin Stelzer from the National Economic Research Associates says that, giving the customer the right price signal, the load curve will manipulate itself into the shape the customer wants. He advocates charging each customer precisely what it costs to deliver that customer's energy. It is seen that load management could improve the utility's income, possibly help defer the need for capital additions, and potentially help keep energy costs down. (MCW)
- OSTI ID:
- 7095305
- Journal Information:
- Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States) Vol. 55:3; ISSN ELLPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CHARGES
CONSUMPTION RATES
CONTROL
DEMAND FACTORS
ELECTRIC POWER
INCOME
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
PEAK-LOAD PRICING
POWER
PROFITS
PUBLIC UTILITIES