Using utilities to finance the solar transition

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sol. Law Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6330433

Kahn, E

Advantages and disadvantages of financing home solar energy systems by public utilities are examined. Many alternative financing mechanisms are considered, including utility investment, a program conceived by the Pacific Power and Light Company of Oregon (PP and L), leasing of capital equipment, subsidiary solar companies, and tax-free bonds. Economic impacts of solar investment on utilities and their customers are discussed. The particular case of adapting the PP and L plan to Pacific Gas and Electric Company is studied. (LEW)

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA
• OSTI ID: 6330433
• Journal Information: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States) Vol. 2:3; ISSN SLRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
299001 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Solar-- (1989-)
CAPITAL
COST
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
EQUIPMENT
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FINANCING
HEATING
INVESTMENT
LEASING
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATING
SPACE HEATING
TAXES
WATER HEATING
WEATHERIZATION