Peak shaving slices high demand. [Buckeye Power Inc. , Ohio defers water heater load]
Using existing generating units more effectively provides one way to cope with the rising cost of new capacity. Buckeye Power Inc., an Ohio generation--transmission cooperative, avoids high demand charges by shaving its peak with a computerized system that automatically cuts off power to residential water heaters at times of heavy demand. The system monitors Buckeye's total kW demand, calculates whether a new peak for the year is imminent, and if so, triggers radio-controlled switches installed at customer water heaters. In the Winter of 1974-75, such a deferral fewer than a dozen times resulted in savings of over one-third million dollars. Operational characteristics, operating techniques, and an economic evaluation of this peak-shaving procedure are described. (LMT)
- Research Organization:
- Buckeye Power Inc., Columbus, OH
- OSTI ID:
- 7283569
- Journal Information:
- Electr. World; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. World; (United States) Vol. 185:2; ISSN ELWOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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