Review of power planning in the Pacific Northwest. Calendar year 1975
Chapter I discusses the significant power planning related events, activities, studies, and reports that occurred or were issued during the year. One such event was the introduction of nuclear power plant moratorium bills by the various states. The organization of ERDA, the Hydro-Thermal Power Program, and the state thermal power plant site evaluation activities are discussed. Chapter II presents load estimates through the year 2020. Chapters III and IV review the resources existing, under construction, and feasible for development in meeting the forecasted loads. Chapter V gives a review of some of the research and development activities under way in the electric power field. Chapter VI, ''Comparison of Loads and Resources'', gives the overall picture of the power situation in the Pacific Northwest. Current generation installation schedules indicate the addition of about 11,600 MW of peak capability during the next 6 years, consisting of 7,400 MW of additional hydro resources and 4,200 MW of new thermal resources. These installations will produce about 4,100 MW of additional energy, of which about 200 MW will come from hydro and 3,900 MW from thermal. If slippages occur and if poor water conditions are experienced, the Pacific Northwest will face a severe shortage of electric energy during the next several years. Some of the environmental problems related to power are examined in Chapter VII. These include the passage of fish over dams, management of nuclear wastes, and the environmental impact statement for a coal-fired plant. Chapter VIII discusses the activities of the Power Planning Committee during the year. Chapter IX is a bibliography of recent publications that affect planning for power in the region. A map titled ''Electric Power Plants in the Pacific Northwest and Adjacent Areas'' is included. (from Introduction)
- OSTI ID:
- 7335945
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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