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Profits and progress through least-cost planning

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10148408· OSTI ID:10148408
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  1. Moskovitz (D.), Alna, ME (United States)
In the broadest sense, this paper discusses issues relating to the earnings implications which flow from the pursuit of least-cost plans. More narrowly, however, the issues, discussion, and conclusions apply with equal force whenever a utility implements cost-effective demand-side measures, whether as part of a least-cost plan or not. To a lesser extent, the paper addresses how these issues relate to many supply-side options, particularly cogeneration and renewable resources. Least-cost planning (LCP) is a process of examining all electricity-saving and electricity-producing options to select a mixture of options that minimizes total consumer cost, often including consideration of environmental concerns and other responsibilities.
Research Organization:
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG01-89CE28301
OSTI ID:
10148408
Report Number(s):
DOE/CE/28301--T3; ON: DE92013623
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English