Realistic approach to standby electric rates

Journal Article · Thu Nov 08 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6142554

Baron, S J

In setting rates for backup service to cogenerators and other customers having independent sources of generation, electric utilities have relied heavily upon traditional principles of rate design. Standby contract demand charges typically fail to take into account the probability of power actually being needed. The approach to setting rates introduced in this article considers the specific characteristics of standby customers and facilitates cost-of-service analysis and system planning for electric utilities. 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Kennedy and Associates, Atlanta, GA
• OSTI ID: 6142554
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 114:10; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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