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Operating Experience and Economic Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Cool Storage Systems - TVA Case Study
Abstract
Thermal storage systems offer utilities a
means to change the energy use patterns of both
residential and commercial and industrial (C&I)
customers by moving water-heating and space-conditioning
loads from peak to offpeak periods.
Benefits from investments in these systems
include reduced capital investment in new generating capacity, reduced operating costs, and
reduced risk associated with load growth projections and future environmental legislation.
This paper presents the results of a study
undertaken to evaluate the performance of and
quantify the potential economic benefits of C&I
cool storage systems. The paper is organized
into three major sections. Section one discusses
the empirical data gathered from TVA's C&I Cool
Storage Demonstration conducted during the summer
of 1984. Section two discusses TVA's methodology
For quantifying the potential economic benefits
of these systems. Finally, the results are
summarized with regard to future program
activities.
Citation
Sieber, R. E.; Dahmus, A. B. (1985). Operating Experience and Economic Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Cool Storage Systems - TVA Case Study. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6853.