Comments on the growth of contemporary electric energy demand in North America

G. T. Heydt

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Abstract

This paper examines actual data for recent trends in electric energy demand in North America. Despite the conception of many persons, the electrical demand, as measured as either annual electric energy use or annual peak demand, is not rising rapidly. The reasons for this failure to grow are discussed, and the potential for new electric energy markets is outlined. The subject of load factor is explained, and the consequences of load factor improvement are discussed. The context of the data shown is for North America.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538626993
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 13 2017
Event2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017 - Morgantown, United States
Duration: Sep 17 2017Sep 19 2017

Publication series

Name2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017

Other

Other2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMorgantown
Period9/17/179/19/17

Keywords

  • Electric energy use
  • load factor
  • power engineering
  • power market growth
  • utilization of electric energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Optimization
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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