Electric Utility Rate Design Study: reference manual and procedures for implementing PURPA

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5620313

State regulatory commissions will be assisted by using this manual in carrying out their responsibilities under the National Energy Act, specifically under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). The research and materials of the Rate Design Study are basically applicable to Title I of PURPA, and the Manual covers only that part of the Act. The Rate Design Study covers a wide scope of research and professional opinions and are a major reference source for data, information, and divergent views on practically every aspect of electric utility rate design. The introductory part calls attention to particularly important aspects of responsibilities, authority, and procedures. The second part outlines the specific responsibilities placed by Title I of PURPA on the State commissions. Part 3 discusses some of the procedural and substantive requirements and options of PURPA with particular emphasis on their relation to the Rate Design Study, State law, and State regulatory policies. Part 4 is an independent analysis that includes cross-indexed references to the more than 60 reports prepared by the Rate Design Study and also to other pertinent sources of information and data. Part 5 summarizes a survey conducted in January 1979 of State commission actions related to the matters contained in Title I of PURPA. Part 6 presents the text of the law. Part 7 is the request from NARUC that prompted the preparation of the Manual. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5620313
• Report Number(s): NP-24259
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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