Table 1 Total electric grid losses in 2009
Source of loss | Annual cost |
|---|---|
Congestion rent | $8,360,000,000 |
Line losses | $24,686,565,760 |
Unused electricity | $149,622,024,900 |
Power interruptions | $150,000,000,000 |
CO2 emissions | $1,223,000,000,000 |
Total cost in 2009 | $1,555,668,590,660 |