New Notions Suggested to Power Theory Development Part 2: A concept for sharing the responsibility of harmonics

A new approach is introduced to determine the harmonic contributions between the customer and utility at the point of common coupling. This approach is based on new definitions of power components suggested by the same authors in [1]. It can determine the quantity and direction of power for each harmonic order. This method can be implemented in any power quality measurement device. Also, it will be useful in arriving at equitable ways of settling customer complaints, sharing the cost of harmonic distortion through rate structure and penalties, etc.