California's lifeline policy

Journal Article · Thu Aug 31 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6631680

Dahl, A J

Lifeline rate programs, based on the concept that an irreducible minimum of utility service necessary to sustain life under contemporary conditions should be available to individuals at rock-bottom prices, are now scattered around the country. One of the earliest and most thorough of the programs was instituted in California at the beginning of 1976. This article analyzes and critiques California's rate schedule reform and the measure of its success in meeting its declared goals of providing for the welfare of low-income consumers and inducing conservation in household uses of electricity and natural gas.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Nevada, Reno
• OSTI ID: 6631680
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 102:5; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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