Does block scheduling waste money?
Article Abstract:
Traditional block-scheduling methods may not work in competitive bulk-power markets. However, changing the scheduling convention based on linear ramps throughout each hour significantly cuts load-following requirements, thus saving money for electric utilities.
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
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20/20 hindsight: eight lessons learned from transforming industries
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Eight tips on the anticipated electric sector deregulation, based on other sector's experience, are presented. These include large capital, strong marketing, product and technological innovations, partnerships, and enhanced customer service.
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Deregulation
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Subjects list: Methods, Management, Electric utilities
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