Rate design, yardstick regulation, and franchise competition: An integrated approach to improving the efficiency of 21st century electric distribution

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999 · Electricity Journal

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1040-6190(99)00063-9· OSTI ID:20006060

Reiter, H L; Cook, C

Regulators need to take a hard look at stranded cost policies that make it difficult for municipalities to replace incumbent distributors, and also reconsider whether distributors should be allowed to roll expansion costs into systemwide rates. This article focuses on the importance of efficient electric distribution in the post-restructuring era and how regulators can promote that efficiency by (1) protecting and encouraging franchise competition, (2) employing regulatory yardsticks, and (3) designing rate structures that send proper price signals about the relative costs of expanding distribution plant and substituting distributed generation, conservation services, or other alternatives.

• Research Organization: McCarthy, Sweeney and Harkaway, P.C., Washington, DC (US)
• OSTI ID: 20006060
• Journal Information: Electricity Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: Aug-Sep 1999; ISSN 1040-6190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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