Greenway Research Published Works

The Electricity Journal

Volume 31, Issue 4, May 2018, Pages 51-55

The Economics of Electricity Adequacy

Thomas Karier a b, John Fazio a, Steven Simmons , Massoud Jourabchi

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tej.2018.05.003 Get rights and content

Abstract

Control areas around the world use a variety of methods to ensure that resources added to meet future electricity loads create an adequate supply. This work describes a particular method for determining adequacy based on economic costs and benefits that applies equally well to dispatchable and non-dispatchable resources. Analysis of the Northwest power supply indicates that energy efficiency and demand response may be the most cost-effective capacity resources for achieving an economic adequacy standard.

The Electricity Journal

Volume 34, Issue 4, May 2021, 106929
An Electricity Efficiency Index for a Regional Economy

An electricity efficiency index for a regional economy

Tom Karier a, Massoud Jourabchi b, Tina Jayaweera b 1

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1040619021000208

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop a “macro” index which measures changes in electricity efficiency over time at the regional level for three major sectors: residential, commercial, and industrial. There is no attempt to link these to specific programs but rather to document all changes in efficiency over time. The results indicate that electricity efficiency in the Northwest increased 33 percent over the twenty-five-year period from 1990–2015.

Northwest Energy Efficiency Task force Report,Recommendations

Action Plan

https://grist.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/neet_report_october_2009.pdf

Co-chair of Working Group 1 – Measuring What Matters.

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Task force was created in early 2008 to ensure the region is prepared to significantly accelerate energy efficiency achievement. The Task Force’s work benefited from a broad-based and energetic Executive Committee and the many contributions from hundreds of participants in the Task Force’s six work groups. Special thanks go to those volunteers who agreed to co-chair the various work groups. Following 16 months of intensive work, the Task Force action items to pursue. These action items address key infrastructure elements necessary for the successful achievement of energy efficiency.

https://docplayer.net/19960312-July-6-2016-subject-electric-vehicle-ev-and-utilities-a-win-win-investment.html

Examination of Recent Economic Trends

Massoud Jourabchi, Tina Jayaweera, and Kevin Smit June 5th, 2018, presentation to Council

https://www.nwcouncil.org/sites/default/files/2018_0612_p1.pdf

Council staff has estimated the change in efficiency of energy use in the Northwest. Examining economic trends in residential and business sectors shows that if the regional economy had held the same level of efficiency in energy usage, regional electricity loads would have been at about 14,000 aMW higher than they were in 2015. Approximately 58% of this reduction is due to structural change in the economy and 42% is from energy efficiency programs and impacts of codes and standards.

In the Council NEWS

Northwest Economy Continues to Grow While Using Less Energy

Flat Loads

State of the Regional Economy and Energy Markets in 2017

Economic Drivers of the 2021 Power Plan

Can Electric Cars and Buses Help Power the Northwest’s Economy?

Powering the Internet of Things

The Impact of Plug-in Vehicles, Data Centers, and More

2021 Power Plan Technical Information and Data

Cryptocurrency Mining: Revenue For Utilities But Little Economic Value

Northwest Is Producing More With Less Electricity

Data Updates Load forecast and treatment of conservation