Cogeneration deferral rate and preemption under PURPA: a legal note

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6537548

Spiewak, S

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is designed to benefit the ratepayer by using utility facilities as efficiently as possible. It does not ask states to encourage cogeneration or small power projects at the expense of utility efficiency. A legal analysis of the wording of PURPA shows that a deferral rate designed to retain customers who would otherwise turn to cogeneration or independent power supplies is legally consistent with PURPA's intent.

• OSTI ID: 6537548
• Journal Information: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States), Journal Name: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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