"Understanding Electric Power Systems: An Overview of Technology, Market Conditions, and Government Regulation" by Jack Casazza is an interesting read that begins with an introduction to the issues and challenges that the electric power sector faces. It then proceeds on to discuss the physical functionality of electric systems, as well the structure of the business, regulatory mechanisms and pricing practices, all presenting a clear understanding of how the system works and how things are being rationed.
This edition of the book was updated to reflect the evolving regulations, policies, and technological advancements of recent years, which have had a significant impact on the industry. The updated content offers informative insights into the changes taking place in electrical regulation, and helps the reader gain a more comprehensive understanding of key principles involved.
With extensive references and a broad scope of coverage, "Understanding Electric Power System" will prove useful to professionals and stakeholders in the electricity industry like lawyers, law enforcement and engineering organisations. In addition, the practical format and engaging nature of the text, make it a great classroom resource, perfect for academic purposes too.
Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and changes taking place within the electric energy sector.
Technological advances and policy changes have transformed the electric power sector in recent years, and will continue affecting it significantly in due course. Up-to-the-minute such modifications affecting regulation and structure, this updated edition of Jack Casazza's Understanding Electric Power System provides a significant perspective into the industry, offering explanations on how it functions, how organization works, and then how electricity is controlled and assessed. Comprehensive sources are included for your referrals, and these will be critical for legal advisors, governance experts, supervisors, engineersʼ officers as well assisting the general population. The publication explores the actual activity of electrical power structures, in addition to how electric power trade functions in current settings boys well as related bodies, involving recent changes to the novelties of the United States Department of Energy and the Electric Reliability Organization.
Электронная Книга «Understanding Electric Power Systems. An Overview of the Technology, the Marketplace, and Government Regulations» написана автором Casazza Jack в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780470588468
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Technological advances and changes in government policy and regulation have altered the electric power industry in recent years and will continue to impact it for quite some time. Fully updated with the latest changes to regulation, structure, and technology, this new edition of Understanding Electric Power Systems offers a real-world view of the industry, explaining how it operates, how it is structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced. It includes extensive references for the reader and will be especially useful to lawyers, government officials, regulators, engineers, and students, as well as the general public. The book explains the physical functioning of electric power systems, the electric power business in today's environment, and the related institutions, including recent changes in the roles of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Reliability Company. Significant changes that are affecting the industry are covered in this new edition, including: The expanded role of the federal government in the planning and operation of the nation's electric utilities New energy laws and a large number of FERC regulations implementing these laws Concerns over global warming and potential impacts on the electric industry Pressures for expansion of the electric grid and the implementation of «smart-grid» technologies The growing importance of various energy-storage technologies and renewable energy sources New nuclear generation technologies The 2009 economic stimulus package
