Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Annual report to Congress

Technical Report · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5351369· OSTI ID:5351369

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 requires State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities to consider and make determinations regarding a set of Federal standards that show promise of furthering three statutory purposes: end-use conservation, utility efficiency, and equitable rates. PURPA sections 116 and 309 require the Secretary of Energy to report annually to Congress regarding the progress of these State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities in carrying out their PURPA obligations. DOE is also required to report on its own PURPA-related activities and to recommend any further Federal initiatives, including legislation, that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. In addition, section 206 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976 requires DOE to report annually regarding its activities under Title II of ECPA. This document fulfills these statutory reporting requirements for 1980, and assesses the progress made by State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities prior to June 30, 1979, in carrying out their PURPA duties and responsibilities. The report concludes that while there was more progress made on the regulatory standards than on the ratemaking standards, progress on all standards as of June 30, 1979, was limited. The report also describes DOE's efforts to assist State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities in carrying out their PURPA responsibilities.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Economic Regulatory Administration
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 5351369
• Report Number(s): DOE/RG-0034/1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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