Improving fuel-cost-recovery procedures

Journal Article · Thu Mar 17 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6352682

Smartt, L E

Electric utilities view fuel-adjustment clauses as a way to cope with escalating costs without resorting to frequent rate appeals. Opponents feel the clauses encourage procurement inefficiency and a disincentive to invest in more-efficient generating capacity. A Consultants, Inc. study found that regulators have taken steps to encourage efficiency and to address some of the uneconomic incentives. The consultants recommend treating all fuel-related costs equally rather than piecemeal. Other techniques are to place a cap on potential gains and losses from changes in fuel-related costs. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6352682
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 111:6; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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