State taxation policies: the problem in siting power plants

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1978 · Electr. Perspect.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6646007

Brownstein, A B ^[1]; Gregor, J J

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1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park

Public opposition to the siting of new generating facilities appears to be based more on economic than environmental concerns. The host community, which bears most of the costs of a new plant, must weigh the socioeconomic costs and benefits to the community. Of primary concern are the state utility taxation and revenue distribution policies, which vary among the states. Two extremes, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, are analyzed and guidelines are suggested that would minimize the cost/benefit disparity and reduce the problem of equity. The guidelines suggest incorporating policies that benefit all impacted as well as host communities. They also include ad valorem taxes on utility revenues.

• OSTI ID: 6646007
• Journal Information: Electr. Perspect.; (United States), Vol. 78/3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
SITE SELECTION
COMMUNITIES
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ENERGY FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
INCOME DISTRIBUTION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NEW JERSEY
PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC RELATIONS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
STATE GOVERNMENT
TAXES
CENTRAL REGION
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NORTH AMERICA
USA
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