Hmmm. Good point. I wonder why the jet turbines ...

2009-06-23T10:02:16.129-04:00

Hmmm. Good point. I wonder why the jet turbines aren't listed in that chart. I checked the Energy Information Database and it indicates that there are 4 Jet engine generators in the state. Two at Merrimack, 1 at Schiller, and 1 at White Lake. Each one can produce roughly 18 megawatts of electricity.

As you indicated, because jet fuel is so costly, they're only used to satistfy peak demand for short bursts. I wonder if all the recent NG capability that's been added to the state in the past 5-10 years has made these turbines less economical than just buying on the spot market.

Fascinating. This doesn't show the "jet e...

2009-06-23T08:32:34.861-04:00

Fascinating. This doesn't show the "jet engines" - a couple of combustion turbines located (I think) at Merrimack Station that PSNH can crank up for short bursts of power. When talking to the Telegraph as part of their editorial tour during the scrubber debate, they made much of having to use those turbines occasionally, as evidence that Merrimack Station was vital.

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Hmmm. Good point. I wonder why the jet turbines ...

Fascinating. This doesn't show the "jet e...