"Understanding Electric Power Systems: An Overview of the Technology and the Marketplace" by Jack Casazza, Frank Delea (Repost)

In this overview authors explain how electric power systems work, how they are structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced, looking at technology, policy, economic, and business aspects of the industry. For engineers, policymakers, and students alike, this book provides a high-level overview of how electric power is generated, transmitted, and controlled in the United States.

Written by two veteran power company managers and respected experts, Understanding Electric Power Systems offers a real-world view of these systems, how they operate, how they are structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced.


CONTENTS
List of Figures
Preface
1 History of Electric Power Industry
2 Electric Power System
3 Basic Electric Power Concepts
4 Electric Energy Consumption
5 Electric Power—Generation
6 Technology of the Electric Transmission System
7 Distribution
8 Functioning of the Electric Bulk Power System
9 Reliability
10 Restructuring, Competition and Deregulation
11 Legislation and Regulation—The Regulatory Network
12 The Business Network
13 ISOs, RTOs and ITPs
14 The Money Network
15 Information, Communications and Control Network
16 Role of NERC, NAESB and Other Organizations
17 Where Restructuring Stands
Index
About the Authors

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