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Canadian Power Imports: A Growing Source of U.S. Supply

RCED-86-119 Published: Apr 30, 1986. Publicly Released: Apr 30, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on the impact of Canadian power imports on the United States, specifically: (1) import pricing methods; (2) the cost-effectiveness of imports versus building new power plants in the United States; (3) increasing U.S. dependence on a foreign power source; (4) the technical reliability of importing large quantities of Canadian electricity; and (5) the use of imported power rather than domestic power surpluses.

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Cost effectiveness analysisElectric power generationElectric power transmissionEnergy suppliesHydroelectric powerplantsImportingInternational tradeCoalWater powerConsumers