Texas study group on cogeneration issues report on avoided-capacity costs

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6370943

A report recommending that utilities purchase larger amounts of cogenerated power than Houston Lighting and Power (HL and P) offered bases its finding on an analysis of the 1982-83 period and the utility's need for power supplied by cogeneration. Rejecting the HL and P argument that 600 MW of cogenerated power and the claim that load management techniques would be adeqate for the 1984-95 period, the report details additional capacity needs for each year and recommends the Committed Unit Basis (CUB) approach for payment. Under CUB, rates represent what the utility would pay for a new unit at the time the cogenerator comes on line. The Public Utility Commission has not acted upon the report prepared by Ernst and Whinney, but readers may secure the full report in Texas Cogeneration Manual from this publisher. 3 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6370943
• Journal Information: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States), Journal Name: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States); ISSN CSPME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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