The next step forward. [Demand side management by electric utilities]
- Office of Public Utility Regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
A section of the Energy Policy Act amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to promote an increase in investment by electric utilities in electric demand-side management (DSM). The amendment reflects a recognition of DSM's well-documented importance in national energy policy. DSM's environmental advantages relative to the construction and operation of electric power generation and transmission facilities are undisputed. Its cost-effectiveness relative to construction and operation of new electric power facilities has been established. Its environmental and economic attraction has resulted in extensive investment by electric utilities. The evolution of federal energy conservation law should not end, however, with the recent amendment of PURPA, but continue with an amendment to Public Utilities Holding Company Act (PUHCA) that will promote DSM by promoting the creation of non-utility subsidiaries by registered holding companies.
- OSTI ID:
- 5196358
- Journal Information:
- Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 131:17; ISSN FRTNE8
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
PUHCA reform almost certain in this session of Congress
Electric utilities and telecommunications