Model documentation: Electricity market module, electricity finance and pricing submodule
The purpose of this report is to define the objectives of the model, describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. The EFP is a regulatory accounting model that projects electricity prices. The model first solves for revenue requirements by building up a rate base, calculating a return on rate base, and adding the allowed expenses. Average revenues (prices) are calculated based on assumptions regarding regulator lag and customer cost allocation methods. The model then solves for the internal cash flow and analyzes the need for external financing to meet necessary capital expenditures. Finally, the EFP builds up the financial statements. The EFP is used in conjunction with the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). Inputs to the EFP include the forecast generating capacity expansion plans, operating costs, regulator environment, and financial data. The outputs include forecasts of income statements, balance sheets, revenue requirements, and electricity prices.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 10140855
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EIA-M068-C; ON: DE94009602; NC: NONE
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 7 Apr 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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