Title :
Statistical Test of Energy Saving Due to Voltage Reduction
Author :
Kirshner, Daniel ; Giorsetto, Paul
Author_Institution :
Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.
fDate :
6/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A number of utilities have conducted field tests of the effect of distribution voltage reductions on energy consumption. The tests have been interpreted as giving mixed results. This paper reviews eight tests and statistically analyzes the results. These tests consistently support significant energy savings as a result of voltage reduction. Percent energy savings for each 1% reduction in voltage average 0.76%, 0.99%, and 0.41% for residential, commercial, and industrial class loads, respectively.
Keywords :
Circuit analysis; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Energy consumption; Regression analysis; Substations; System testing; Temperature dependence; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1984.318450
