The implementation of an energy brokerage system using linear programming

The authors focus on the economics involved in energy transfers. The function of an energy brokerage system is to establish interchange schedules between participating utilities in such a manner as to maximize the resulting savings. A brokerage system that uses linear programming (LP) is presented to maximize the savings or profits to each utility subject to import and export constraints. The cost quotations can also be determined using an LP formulation. Two examples to illustrate this formulation are given