Title :
Taking full advantage of utility deregulation
Author :
Cunningham, Paul R.
Author_Institution :
Altus Group, Arlington, TX, USA
Abstract :
This article describes how a major midwestern US cement plant began a long-term plan to take advantage of electric utility deregulation. Primarily, it focuses on negotiations with the utility company, in combination with in-plant enhancements of equipment, operating procedures, training and team development. Successful results have already produced significant savings for the plant and will continue to generate additional benefits in the future
Keywords :
cement industry; contracts; economics; electricity supply industry; energy conservation; industrial power systems; USA; cement plant; electric utility deregulation; energy savings; industrial power system; negotiations; Contracts; Cost function; Electricity supply industry; Industry applications; Information management; Monitoring; Natural gas; Power industry; Telephony; Transportation;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/2943.667910