Northeast Power Coordinating Council - New York Region (NPCC-NY)
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Projected Change in Electricity Generation from 1996 for Full Competition Cases |
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- Electricity sales are projected to grow between 0.9 and 1.4 percent per year from 1996 through 2015.
- Gas-fired generation and renewable generation increase to replace power from retired coal, oil, and nuclear units and to meet increased demand for electricity.
- The renewable portfolio standard results in a small increase in generation from biomass.
- In 2015, natural gas consumption is 0.2 to 0.3 quadrillion Btu above 1996 levels, whereas coal consumption is 0.04 quadrillion Btu below its 1996 level.
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