FERC considers changes to reactive power compensation, citing patchwork approach

摘要

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Nov. 18 launched a newinquiry into its reactive power policies, citing the need for a moregeneric approach to compensating electric generators for providing aservice that helps stabilize the US power system.In contrast to real power, which powers devices like motors andlightbulbs, reactive power supports voltages that must be maintainedto keep power flowing on systems that use alternating current.