1983 utility cogeneration survey. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5867373

Farber, M J; Limaye, D R

In response to an increased interest in cogeneration, utilities have initiated a number of programs and activities related to cogeneration. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) sponsored this survey to collect, organize and disseminate information regarding the major utility programs and activities. The survey gathered information on cogeneration activities from 54 utilities across the United States. Data was obtained on: the inventory of cogenerators in the service areas, utility programs and activities, tariffs and rates, terms and agreements related to standard offers and negotiated agreements, regulatory matters, and procedures for interconnection, dispatch and control. A total of 548 cogenerators, with 11,062 MW of capacity, exist in the service area of the 54 surveyed utilities. All utilities provide some type of technical assistance to cogenerators, including feasibility studies, seminars and workshops, promotional campaigns, economic incentives and direct participation in cogeneration ventures. Assessments of cogeneration potential in their service area have been performed by 33 utilities. Standard offers for small (15 kW to 1 MW) cogeneration facilities have been developed by 33 of the surveyed utilities. Energy credits offered to cogenerators have been published by most of the utilities. A total of 27 utilities offer or are willing to negotiate capacity credits for firm power. Regulatory commission requirements for standard offers and for filing and approval of negotiated agreements and rates, also vary considerably from state to state, ranging from no filing/approval requirements to requirements for filing and approval of all agreements and rates. Most utilities surveyed have established some guidelines and procedures for interconnection of cogenerators to the utility system.

• Research Organization: Synergic Resources Corp., Bala-Cynwyd, PA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5867373
• Report Number(s): EPRI-EM-3943; ON: TI85920582
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COGENERATION
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EPRI
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
INFORMATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
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NUMERICAL DATA
POWER GENERATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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