Electric peak-load pricing: a Wisconsin framework

Journal Article · Thu Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7345827

Malko, J R; Stipanuk, D

In an important Madison Gas and Electric Company case, environmentalist intervention transformed an ordinary request for an increase in rate levels into a study of problems relating to rate design. The findings in Madison Gas have had a significant impact on actual and proposed pricing policies of major electric utilities in Wisconsin. After the Madison Gas case in 1974, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission directed the major private electric utilities in Wisconsin to perform research studies related to peak-load (time-of-use) pricing. The object of these research efforts were to assess the possibility of placing peak-load cost burdens on the appropriate electric customers, to measure price elasticity of demand for various electric customer classes, and to provide information on alternative load management approaches (in lieu of pricing) to control peak usage. The authors review the progress made to date by five major electric utilities in compliance with the Commission's order. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Green Bay
• OSTI ID: 7345827
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 98:2; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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