Transmission and Distribution Cost Data for Use in Community Total Energy System Analysis with Fort Knox, Kentucky as an Example.

摘要

The purpose of this study is to estimate the capital costs of an electrical Transmission and Distribution T and D system. These costs actually refer to the marginal costs of modifying an existing T and D system to meet the requirements of a future planned Total Energy System which would be of a different capacity than that currently in place. The amount of equipment required for a given T and D system configuration is first determined. Then unit costs are derived and applied to the equipment needs, thus generating total T and D system costs. Marginal costs of the modified T and D system can then be computed. It is found that marginal T and D costs are not insignificant when analyzing the economics of power generation, especially in the construction of electric-intensive Total Energy Systems.