FERC examines transactions, transmission policy

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

OSTI ID:5448881

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing its policies to see if its regulations are promoting efficiency or are impeding the efficient generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. They are also seeking alternatives that would enable electricity markets to operate more efficiently. A notice for comments on two alternatives to current FERC pricing policy would either set a ceiling price equal to the buyer's incremental cost or allow any negotiated or market-determined rate if there is sufficient competition. Phase two of the notice of inquiry asks for comments on marginal-cost pricing and the effect that fuel adjustment clauses have on decreasing the incentive for a utility to obtain the lowest cost fuel.

• OSTI ID: 5448881
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power; (United States) Vol. 63:8; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
EVALUATION
FUEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS
MARGINAL-COST PRICING
MARKETING
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
PRICES
PRICING REGULATIONS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE
REGULATIONS
US DOE
US FERC
US ORGANIZATIONS