Harmonic pollution metering: theoretical considerations

Utilities in charge of electric energy distribution are also power quality stewards; they decide when and where mitigation equipment is required to maintain the quality of electric energy supplied to end-users. Once the mitigation equipment is installed, its cost must be recovered from the consumers who have caused the power quality problems. The fair allocation of this cost among those consumers is the topic of this paper. The “Toll Road” concept is advocated; this method requires each consumer to pay according to the amount of stress (usage) its equipment causes to the mitigation equipment. Theoretical background for an appropriate metering method is provided.