Mandatory utility financing of conservation and solar measures

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Sol. Law Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6942709

Colton, R D

Arguments, pro and con, are put forth concerning the questions: (1) do state utility authorities have the power to require utilities to provide services such as mandatory financing of conservation and solar measures; and (2) are services such as conservation and solar efforts subject to state regulation as far as utilities are concerned. Following an introduction, the concept of full energy services is discussed as well as the legal basis for mandatory financing. After consideration of both sides of the issue it is concluded that the role of public utility companies in providing adequate service needs to be redefined. 66 references. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 6942709
• Journal Information: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States) Vol. 3:5; ISSN SLRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320603 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Public Utilities-- (1980-)
DEMAND FACTORS
ENERGY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FINANCING
LEGAL ASPECTS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS
REGULATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOLAR ENERGY
STATE GOVERNMENT