Relicensing process: will joint ventures work

Journal Article · · Alternative Sources Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:6101886

Goodwin, L

Money could be the determining factor for establishing joint ventures between existing licensees and third parties during the relicensing process. This could also serve the interests of the Electric Consumer Protection Act (ECPA) by optimizing hydroelectric resource development, although it could have a negative effect by allowing certain parties to gain unfair advantages over other competitors. The author describes how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) might view these cooperative efforts and how developers can structure the efforts to satisfy the FERC's concerns. Citing case histories and rulings that deal with these concerns, he notes several options which permit enough flexibility for a third party to operate at the relicensing stage.

• OSTI ID: 6101886
• Journal Information: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States) Vol. 92; ISSN ASEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
130400* -- Hydro Energy-- Legislation & Regulations
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
COMPETITION
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
COOPERATION
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
JOINT VENTURES
LICENSING
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
POWER PLANTS
US DOE
US FERC
US ORGANIZATIONS