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Discover how energy conservation can influence the Kansas Electric Forecast, reducing demand and lowering generation investment needs.
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Kansas Electric Consumption Larry Holloway Chief of Energy Operation Kansas Corporation Commission l.holloway@kcc.state.ks.us
Kansas Electric Forecast • Source • Southwest Power Pools 2006 EIA-411 forecast • Report to the U.S. Department of Energy
How Could Energy and Demand Conservation Change the Forecast? • Energy Conservation • Saves kilowatthours • Lowering Demand • Reduces Generation Investment Needed • What if Kansas Saved Energy and Lowered Demand? • Lower Demand and Energy Increase by 1% • Electric Energy Valued at $30/MWH • Electric Capacity Valued at $70/KW-YR