Posted on 03/27/2002 9:45:55 AM PST by areafiftyone
The destruction of the World Trade Center eased New York City's demand for electrical power enough so that no power crisis is expected this summer. The loss of the twin towers reduced demand in New York City by about 90 megawatts, according to William Museler, president of the New York Independent System Operator. Museler said the addition of 440 megawatts in turbine generators in the city last year also helped the immediate situation.
The I-S-O oversees the bulk distribution of power in the state and the sale of wholesale electricity when utilities experience temporary shortages. Museler says the long-term forecast is still uncertain. Last year, the I-S-O recommended the approval of 86-hundred megawatts of new generating capacity statewide by 2005 to keep pace with demand. This year, that number was reduced -- but they still recommend the addition of 71-hundred megawatts to avoid a future power crisis.
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