Multi-level Efficiency Benchmarking of Electrical Distribution Companies
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Mahmoud-Reza Haghifam * 1, Nima Mostaghim1 , Mohsen Simab2 |
1- Tarbiat Modares University 2- Marvdasht azad University |
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Abstract: (5274 Views) |
In this paper, a multi-level benchmarking method is presented for assessing efficiency of electrical distribution companies’ expenditures. Proposed method considers mutual cooperation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) for improving quality and decreasing energy losses. Firstly, weighted fuzzy c-means clustering (WFCM) is used by proposed method to find similar companies. Then, proposed method utilizes data envelopment analysis (DEA) and slack analysis in multi levels and through creating pseudo competition between companies, estimates companies’ efficiency scores and slacks in their expenditures. Finally, proposed IBRS is applied on Iranian distribution companies and its results are discussed. |
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Keywords: Multi-level Efficiency Benchmarking of Electrical Distribution CompaniesEfficiency benchmarking, Data envelopment analysis, Slack analysis, Weighted fuzzy c-means clustering |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Special Received: 2015/06/23 | Accepted: 2016/04/5 | Published: 2016/08/15
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