Fuel rule: tons of fun for electric utilities

Journal Article · Thu Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 1977 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7292683

Harris, S R; Forrester, W R

Increased consumer and government pressures for utility cost accounting and detailed fuel records have provided the utilities with useful tools for determining least-cost alternatives and for performance monitoring. Ohio, for example, developed a parallel system of electronic data processing and written reports after consumer protests about rates and supplies prompted the state public utilities commission to impose a monthly and annual audit requirement on all fuel purchases, consumption, inventories, and revenues. Semi-annual public hearings are also required, although these have been costly to prepare for and conduct and have not aroused much public response. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.
• OSTI ID: 7292683
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Vol. 100:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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