The Effects of Electricity Rates and Rate Structures on Pump Irrigation: An Eastern Colorado Case Study
通过东科罗拉多案例，分析电价政策对泵灌用电需求及灌溉用水的影响，估计电力需求曲线，并测试不同电价结构对用水模式、农场收入和公用事业收入的影响。
This article analyzes the effects of electricity rate policy on electricity demand (and the derived effect on irrigation water use) via a case study in eastern Colorado. Empirical demand curves for electricity for pump irrigation are estimated. Alternative rate structures are tested for their effect on electricity and water use patterns, farm income, and utility revenue. Particular attention is given to the problem of modeling a declining block structure. 11 references, 1 figure, 3 tables.