PA law judge recommends against Limerick-2 completion

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Electr. Light Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5233498

Minner, D

Ruling that Philadelphia Electric's Limerick 2 unit is not in the public interest, the court felt that a history of cost escalation makes the use of allowance for funds used during construction imprudent. Unit 1 will begin operating in 1986. Opponents to Unit 2 say that less costly power is available. The judge agreed with utility arguments that it will need additional capacity in the 1990s, but that customers must expect rate increases to pay for that power. An option to convert Unit 2 to coal has been ruled out, leaving the extension of existing plant life the preferred option.

• OSTI ID: 5233498
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power; (United States) Vol. 63:9; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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