Discussion on sub-committee report on “distribution of electrical energy” (Junkersfeld, etc.), New York, February 27, 1914. (see proceedings for February, 1914)

H. L. Wallau: The keynote of Mr. Junkersfield´s paper is “centralization.” Lack of centralization means a partial or total duplication of land, buildings, equipment and labor. In the proportion that centralization is accomplished, duplication is eliminated and further advantages accrue: (1) increase in the capacity connected that may be served from given equipment, due to increased diversity; (2) reduced investment per kilowatt, due to the use of equipment of larger unit size, and (3) reduced operating expenses.