Peak-load pricing for Massachusetts: DPU orders statewide rate reform

Journal Article · Mon Nov 21 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Energy Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5284900

In what may be the first step of a utility-commission stampede toward rate reform, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has ordered statewide peak-load pricing of electricity. The Oct. 20 order affects all electricity consumers within the state--industrial, commercial and residential. At least 20 other states have an experimental or limited form of peak-load pricing, but the Massachusetts mandate is the first of such broad scope in the nation. Three states--California, New York, and Wisconsin--have peak-load rates for large industrial and commercial users and Illinois recently ordered Commonwealth Edison, its largest utility, to adopt peak-load pricing for its industrial and commercial users.

• OSTI ID: 5284900
• Journal Information: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 3:21; ISSN ERRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
CALIFORNIA
CHARGES
COMMERCIAL SECTOR
CONSUMPTION RATES
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
EXPERIMENT PLANNING
ILLINOIS
INDUSTRY
MASSACHUSETTS
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
OFF-PEAK POWER
PEAK-LOAD PRICING
PLANNING
POWER
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
USA