least-cost plans. More narrowly, however, the issues, discussion, and conclusions apply with equal force whenever a utility … implements cost-effective demand-side measures, whether as part of a least-cost plan or not. To a lesser extent, the paper … addresses how these issues relate to many supply-side options, particularly cogeneration and renewable resources. Least-cost …

debates continue over acid rain, global warming, integrated resource planning, competitive bidding to provide resources to …

planning leads into a biennial rate setting cycle and offers a more accessible and flexible opportunity for dialog on broad …

impact of timing of plant construction costs on geothermal electricity costs is assessed. The effect of the geothermal loan …

developed jointly by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and Northwest Power Planning Council (Council) staff. This forecast …

fluorescents to provide cost-effective energy savings for electric utilities in the residential sector. Several utilities in the … United States have already distributed compact fluorescents to consumers free of charge. This study assesses the cost … rates are, on average, the lowest in the United States. The study also assesses cost-effectiveness from a societal …

electrical energy and peak demand in India and Brazil. Using very conservative assumptions, we find that the cost of conserved … energy using 16 W CFLs is 4 and 6 times less than the long range marginal cost of electricity for the two countries. The cost … of avoided peak installed capacity is 6 and 9.5 times less than the cost of new installed capacity for India and Brazil …