Alcon decision: disincentive to cogeneration

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy Law J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5505909

Greenberg, F L

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decided in this case that the manufacturing plant, which consumed cogenerated power and steam produced by a cogeneration facility leased from a third party, was not part of the qualifying facility because the two did not share common ownership. The author analyzes the FERC order under Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and concludes that PURPA does not mandate the majority's limitation on the right to back-up power. By applying its regulations to the Alcon situation, FERC reinstated an obstacle to cogeneration that PURPA had sought to remove. The action will curb the development of cogeneration and small power production. Commissioner Stalon's dissent position is the preferable approach.

• OSTI ID: 5505909
• Journal Information: Energy Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Law J.; (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN ELJOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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