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Cost of Power Interruptions to Electricity Consumers in the United States (U.S.)

Cost of Power Interruptions to Electricity Consumers in the United States (U.S.)

Publication Date: February 2006
Publishing Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Format: PDF
Authors: Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Joseph H. Eto
Keywords:

cost, distribution system, reliability, transmission system

Summary:

This document discusses the impact of power interruptions and fluctuations in power quality (power-quality events) and the cost to electricity consumers. The authors developed a bottom-up approach that can be used to help assess the potential benefits of investments in improving the reliability of the grid.