US EIA: How Is US Electricity Generated Delivered & Priced
US Energy Information Administration describes how many technologies and fuels are used to generate electricity at power plants, which is then delivered to consumers through a complex network of lines and equipment known as the grid. The price that consumers pay for electricity is determined by weather factors, fuel costs, consumer demand, and regulations.
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GBA: Transforming The Electric System
Green Building Advisor says electricity markets around the world are transforming from a model where electricity flows one way (from electricity-generating power plants to the customer) to one where customers actively participate as providers of electric services. But to speed this transformation and maximize its environmental and cost benefits, we need to understand how customer actions affect the three distinct parts of our electric system: generation, transmission, and distribution.
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ILSR: Electricity's Un-Natural Monopoly
Institute for Local Self-Reliance says the US electricity system is undergoing the biggest change in its 130-year history, undermining the rationale for monopoly ownership and control.
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RMI: Economics of Electrifying Buildings
Rocky Mountain Institute report, The Economics of Electrifying Buildings, analyzes the economics and carbon impacts of electrifying residential space and water heating both with and without demand flexibility—the ability to shift energy consumption in time to support grid needs. It compares electric space and water heating to fossil-fueled space and water heating for both new construction and home retrofits under various electric rate structures in four cities: Oakland, California; Houston; Providence, Rhode Island; and Chicago.
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BC Hydro: Resource Site On Power Outages
BC Hydro provides information on power outages including Report an Outage, Current Outages, Planned & Restored Outages, Outages on Your Mobile, Prepare for an Outage, Outages & Your Business, How Power is Restored, and RSS Outages Feeds.
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CMHC: Leaving House Due To Winter Power Outage
CMHC reference for homeowners, tenants and landlords explains what to do if a home must be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours due to a power failure, to avoid any damage to the building and surrounding property. It covers how to adjust the water supply system, gas valves, breaker boxes, drainage systems and other parts of the home prior to leaving it. It includes tips on how to safely and properly turn appliances and systems back on when returning to the home. (PDF)
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Energy Vanguard: Electricity Demand & Duck Curve
Energy Vanguard says that solar power is reducing the electricity demand during the sunny part of the day, the morning demand ramp is flattening out, and now the evening ramp is getting steeper.
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Fortis BC: Tips On Power Outages
Fortis, provider of electrical service to some interior regions of BC, has information on power outages including scheduled outages, and tips for what to do during an outage.
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BC Hydro: Residential Electricity Rates
BC Hydro provides information on their residential conservation rate, as well as your residential bill, high bills, HST and your bill, meter reading, and conservation calculator.
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