Analysis of the Methodology Used to Incorporate Price-Induced Conservation into BPA'S Planning Process

摘要

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is charged with the responsibility of planning how the electricity requirements of the BPA region may be met at a minimal cost. As part of this effort, electricity demand is forecast for the region over a twenty-year time horizon and the most efficient mix of resources that may be utilized to meet the forecasted electricity demand is determined by use of BPA's Least Cost Mix Model (LCMM). BPA considers conservation as a resource that may be utilized to meet future energy demand, and estimates supply curves for conservation which are sent to the LCMM. (ERA citation 11:004478)