Performance evaluation of electric distribution utilities based on data envelopment analysis

In this paper, a method for benchmarking performance of electric distribution utilities based on data envelopment analysis (DEA) is presented. Basic theory of DEA is followed by case studies addressing performance analysis of the 50 largest (based on megawatt-hour sales) electric distribution utilit...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on power systems 2003-02, Vol.18 (1), p.400-405
Main Authors: Pahwa, A., Xiaoming Feng, Lubkeman, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benchmarking
Classification
Data envelopment analysis
Decision making
Electric power generation
Explosions
Gaps
Hospitals
Marketing and sales
Operations research
Peer to peer computing
Performance analysis
Performance evaluation
Power industry
Production
Sales
Strategic planning
Utilities
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Summary:In this paper, a method for benchmarking performance of electric distribution utilities based on data envelopment analysis (DEA) is presented. Basic theory of DEA is followed by case studies addressing performance analysis of the 50 largest (based on megawatt-hour sales) electric distribution utilities in the U.S. The results include performance efficiency, gaps in inputs and outputs of inefficient utilities, sensitivity-based classification of utilities, and a gap report. Also, peer-to-peer comparison of inefficient with efficient utilities is provided. Based on these results, inefficient utilities can develop strategic plans to improve performance.
ISSN:0885-8950
1558-0679
DOI:10.1109/TPWRS.2002.800986