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Backup Generators (BUGS): The Next Smart Grid Peak Resource

March 31, 2010

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Steve Pullins, Alex Zheng

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This white paper discusses how back-up Generation Sources (BUGS) can play a significant role in flattening the utility load profile to the economic and environmental benefit of utilities, consumers, and society.


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