Power purchased by on-site generators: backup maintenance, supplemental and interruptible power
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) affecting utility sales of power to on-site cogenerators require even-handed ratemaking based on cost of service, must recognize real differences in these costs, and must avoid subsidies to qualifying facilities by other utility customers. New York and California illustrate the kinds of issues, such as compliance tariffs and supplemental service, associated with state implementation of the rules. Other issues involve the sale of cogenerated power to industry affiliates, standby demand charges, and the alternatives of spinning reserves and off-system purchases during system peaks.
- Research Organization:
- Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan, Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 6512202
- 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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