Gainers and losers with lifeline electricity rates

Journal Article · Mon Nov 22 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6543401

Petersen, H C

Lifeline electric rates have been proposed as a means of mitigating the impact of generally higher rates on low-income households. The article presents empirical evidence as to the effect of lifeline rates on specific consumer groups. The author suggests that lifeline rates are a relatively inefficient method of accomplishing their stated objective. 1 figure, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Utah State Univ., Logan
• OSTI ID: 6543401
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 110:11; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320603 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Public Utilities-- (1980-)
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY EXPENSES
EVALUATION
HUMAN POPULATIONS
LOW INCOME GROUPS
MINORITY GROUPS
POPULATIONS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE