| ID | 171502 |
| Title Proper | Wider regional benefits of power grids improved resilience through tree-trimming operations evidences from Connecticut, USA |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Graziano, Marcello ; Gunther, Peter ; Gallaher, Adam ; Carstensen, Fred V |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Tree-trimming operations (TTOs) are expensive, yet popular management practices for increasing power-grid reliability. In this work, we investigate and identify the relationship between TTOs and power outages and quantify the regional economic benefits TTOs provide in the three years following these operations. Our data focus on a portion of Connecticut, for 2009–2015. We find that even a limited application of TTOs reduce outages substantially. We combine this result with an advanced economic model to estimate the benefits to the state. We find that this reduction in outages translates in to considerable savings for the state's economy, justifying expansion of TTOs. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.138; Mar 2020: p.111293 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2020-03 138 |
| Key Words | Electricity ; Economic Modelling ; REMI ; Vegetation Management ; Trimming ; Outages |