Evaluation of electrical power alternatives for the Pacific Northwest

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7096879· OSTI ID:7096879

This study evaluates the concept of implementation of large-scale energy conservation to reduce end-use demand for electrical energy as an alternative to the need for continued construction of new power plants to meet projected energy requirements for the Pacific Northwest. In particular, the numerical accuracy, economic feasibility, and institutional impact of a conservation-oriented scenario developed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., is assessed, relative to the energy forecast prepared by the Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Commission. The results of this study are presented in four detailed sections following an introductory and summary section: Reconstruction and Numerical Evaluation of Alternative Scenario; Economic Analysis; Institutional Impact; and Impact of New National Energy Policy.

• Research Organization: TRW, Inc., McLean, VA (USA). Energy Systems Planning Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EX-76-C-10-3885
• OSTI ID: 7096879
• Report Number(s): CONS-3885-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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