ETDS 2375 Power System Economics

Course Information

Course Description

This course covers economic factors governing electrical system operations. Costs of generation, transmission, and distribution are explained. The organization of markets for electrical energy and how this structure affects participating companies' operational and investment decisions are discussed. The effects of congestion, transmission losses, and penalty factors are studied. Load management, scheduling and pricing are a focus as well.

Assessment Levels

R3, E3, M3

CIP Code

46.0301

Credits (SCH)

3

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(2-3-3)