Michigan utilities begin implementation of cogeneration programs

Journal Article · Sat Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6667585

Michigan's two major utilities, Consumers Power Corporation and Detroit Edison, are beginning to implement cogeneration and small power programs, although their approaches differ. Consumers Power is entering agreements to purchase cogenerated power at reasonable buyback rates to meet near-future capacity needs, while Detroit Edison is offering rate breaks to keep customers on the grid with an on-site cogeneration alternative rider because of excess capacity. Once its excess capacity is absorbed, Detroit Edison will encourage pursue the approach of Consumers Power. The latter recently filed to convert a Midland cancelled nuclear plant into a gas-fired cogeneration facility. The author reviews complications in this and other contracts and utility commission decisions. 2 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6667585
• Journal Information: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States), Journal Name: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN CSPME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290800* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Heat Utilization-- (1980-)
COGENERATION
CONTRACTS
DEUS
ECONOMICS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FEDERAL REGION V
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
MICHIGAN
NORTH AMERICA
POWER GENERATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE
SELLBACK
STEAM GENERATION
USA