Abstract
Electricity holds a unique place in the US infrastructure. It is a commodity, a technology, and a necessity. Electric utilities must walk a fine line to balance each of these aspects. While electricity is a commodity that may be bought and sold, it must also be regulated to remain affordable for the general population. Reliability is continually balanced against the cost of upgrades and maintenance. This paper discusses the interconnection of regional area power systems in the US and the benefits such interconnection brings.
Recommended Citation
M. Crow, "Infrastructure Roots: Evolution of Electric Power in the United States," IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 20 - 21, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/MPAE.2003.1192022
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Electric Power Evolution; Power System Interconnection; Power System Reliability; Electric power systems -- Reliability
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1540-7977
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005
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