Congressman speaks up on energy and utility legislation

Journal Article · Thu Oct 13 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7288676

Dingell, J D

An interview with Michigan's long-term Congressman, John Dingell, elicits his opinions on the National Energy Act in view of Senate opposition to the House bill. He advocates minimum national regulatory standards so that states can proceed according to their inclinations and local conditions. The House version is designed to encourage both energy and capital efficiency through a better distribution of energy demand. He feels that utilities will benefit by cost justification requirements and regrets the misinformation and misunderstanding of the bill's intent by the Edison Electric Institute and others. He defends the idea of assessing stockholders rather than customers for the costs of advertising that is promotional and political in nature. The concept of intervenor financing is meant to allow the public rather than the government to get involved in ratemaking. President Carter's position on rate reform is felt to be compatible with the House bill. The Congressman also comments on legislation dealing with regulatory lag and capital formation, interconnections and antitrust, natural gas deregulation, synthetic fuels and liquefied natural gas, and nuclear plant licensing. (DCK)

• Research Organization: House of Representatives, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7288676
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 100:8; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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