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Many new electrotechnologies allow the substitution of an electric process and/or electrical equipment for applications using other fuels or less efficient electric equipment. Electrotechnologies are systems and equipment using electricity to produce and process consumer goods. It can also be used in various industrial processes such as heating, drying, heat treatment and smelting.

Where the energy chain involved in electricity production results in lower total emissions than a current alternative, electrotechnologies will typically provide a net benefit to the environment. Electrotechnologies may offer, in addition, reduced investment and operating costs, improved product quality, and improved convenience of use. Current applications of electrotechnologies are primarily in the commercial and industrial sector; however, residential applications are increasing.

Utilities can influence electric end use by encouraging and supporting energy-efficient electrotechnologies, i.e., electric technologies that can substitute for other, more energy-intensive technologies, resulting in a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Use of a modern electrotechnology often results in superior quality products and/or services. Substituting energy-efficient electrotechnologies for fossil fuel-intensive alternatives may also reduce overall energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, depending on a utility's generation mix and the relative efficiencies of the fossil fuel technology and the substitute electrotechnology.

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Alabama Power, “Other Electrotechnologies: Electrode Boilers"
http://www.alabamapower.com/architect/technical_library/lib_sheat_ElectrodeBoil.asp

Electrode boilers work by passing current through the water, between electrodes. They are used in industrial applications, where large amounts of water must be converted to steam. Electrode boilers have a very quick delivery time, which makes them excellent for use in intermittent or cyclical operations. Best applications are where there are  load swings (daily, hourly, weekly), and areas with high gas prices, particularly with the demand charge.

Canadian Council on Electrotechnologies, "Electrotechnologies"
http://www.cce.qc.ca/frame_a.htm

The Canadian Council on Electrotechnologies is a non-profit organization established in 1986, offering its services to anyone involved in the wise use of electricity and in high-performance applications of electrotechnologies. Their website contains many electrotechnology examples and related publications.

Edison Electric Institute, “Power Companies, Developers Hold Second Conference on Internet Data Centers” (EEI Press Release, 01-Oct-2001)
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-10414892_ITM

Edison Electric Institute and The Electrification Council hosted a second conference to address the growth and electric infrastructure challenges of "Internet Hotels." Among the topics addressed at the conference were the investment and operational opportunities in the Internet data center market for utilities, as well as for developers, energy services and supply companies, and facility managers; the energy-saving advancements in space conditioning equipment, distributed generation and superconductors; and the regulatory policies that give incumbent utilities more flexibility to package and price services for Internet hotels, which would enable the utilities to bear more investment risk.

Emerging Technology Coordinating Council (ETCC)
http://www.etcc-ca.com/about/index.php

The Emerging Technologies Coordinating Council is a group of representatives from the California Energy Commission, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and San Diego Gas & Electric, charged with administrating California utility ratepayer funded programs for energy related research and energy efficient emerging technologies.

Southern California Edison, “Variable Speed Drive Delivers Energy Savings in Chilled Water System"
http://www.sce.com/NR/rdonlyres/416733D7-C6F9-4BF1-BE90-0E7742704978
/0/BusVSDWaterChillerFactSheet.pdf

Variable speed drives prove that energy efficiency can be a smarter way to do business. This 2-page brochure describes how VSDs can help you reduce chiller plant energy use and cost.

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