North America: demand and capacity forecasts

Article Abstract:

Analysts from DRI/McGraw-Hill's unit in Lexington, MA, provided three separate forecasts of North American electricity demand and capacity after deregulation. These include a reference scenario, a liberalization scenario wherein retail wheeling would occur before 2020 and a retrenchment scenario in which the unbundling of infrastructure will occur after 2020.

Information services, Deregulation, Information services industry, DRI/McGraw-Hill

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Peak grows, margins fade, construction stalls

Article Abstract:

A recent report predicts peak US electricity demand will grow at an average of 1.7% yearly from 1993 to 2002. Capacity margins will shrink from 21% to 17.9%; capacity resources will grow at 1.2%. Of the 67,100 Megawatt in planned new capacity, only 16,300 are under construction.

Supply and demand

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Demand to slow down for the '90s?

Article Abstract:

Utility company forecasters predict electricity usage will increase 1.9% annually to the 21st century. Weather conditions affect energy usage and demand.

Statistics

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