Electric utilities offer discounts for new load

Journal Article · Mon Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5582153

Slaff, J

Utilities and public utility commissions defend new discounts of up to 25% offered to new and expanding users to compensate for lower demand during the recession on the grounds that employment and economic development will benefit. Critics argue that these utilities generally have excess capacity to sell and that the discounts are unfair to older customers. A poll of users found them to be pleased with the rates, but uncomfortable with the discrimination inherent in vintage pricing. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5582153
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 8:44; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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