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PURPA - opportunities for the pulp and paper industry. [The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA)]

Conference · · Conf. Rec. Annu. Pulp Pap. Ind. Tech. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5152194

In 1978 the U.S. Congress amended the Federal Power Act resulting in the issuance of the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). This Act recognized the energy saving potential of cogeneration and small power production, the need for positive incentives for development of these facilities and the private sector requirement to remain unregulated. This paper describes principles of cogeneration and small power production as an energy saving means for the generation of steam and electricity and addresses the major provisions of PURPA's Section 201/210 and The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules and regulations applying to this Act. 5 refs.

Research Organization:
HS Power Syst Inc, Houston, Tex
OSTI ID:
5152194
Report Number(s):
CONF-8105168-
Journal Information:
Conf. Rec. Annu. Pulp Pap. Ind. Tech. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Conf. Rec. Annu. Pulp Pap. Ind. Tech. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 81CH1660-); ISSN CRCFD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English