Regulatory cases will determine future California QF market

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Alternative Sources Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:6981015

Marcus, W B; Nahigian, J A; Schilberg, G M

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) are currently holding three proceedings - all of which will have a major impact on the future of California's qualified facilities (QF) Industry. Overall, the two Commissions are responding to utility claims, particularly Pacific Gas and Electric (PGandE) of system oversupply and expensive QF (Qualifying Facility) contracts. The QF industry is countering the utility offensive by asking the Commissions to limit utilities' ability to construct their projects without competitive bidding, given their allegations of oversupply. The regulatory process in California is going through a problematic phase. Strong involvement by QFs in long-run avoided cost, oversupply, and CEC forecasting proceedings can make a significant difference both in maintaining existing contracts in the face of PGandE's legislative, regulatory, and legal onslaught and in assuring the availability of a market for QF power in California in the late 1990's.

• OSTI ID: 6981015
• Journal Information: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Alternative Sources Energy; (United States) Vol. 95; ISSN ASEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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