Update default gross to net generation conversion factors #177
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data repair
Interpolating or extrapolating data that we don't actually have
eia
question for EIA
generation data
accuracy/completeness of generation data
gross-to-net generation
Related to the gross to net generation conversion
methodology
Improve methodology
According to page 16 of the EIA's Electric Power Monthly Technical Notes, whenever a generator only reports gross generation, they use the following conversion factors to calculate net generation:
Instead of defaulting to setting net generation equal to gross generation when we have no other information, we should use these as default factors.
However, it is unclear whether the prime mover factors and environmental equipment factors are used in combination (i.e. a combined cycle steam plant with flue gas desulfurization would use (0.97 x 0.97 = 0.94)
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