Handbook on the Sale of Excess Electricity by Industrial and Individual Power Producers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. Final Report

摘要

This handbook is intended to help industrial firms or individuals considering a decision to generate their own electricity. A description of federal regulation of public utilities and the procedure for obtaining contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity are included. The applicable sections of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) are examined as they affect the ability of a firm to sell and deliver excess electricity to a customer. This handbook answers questions posed by managers of small generating facilities who wish to determine whether the sale of excess electricity is a worthwhile option for their situation. While it is oriented toward industries that use biomass as a feedstock, it contains valuable information for managers of facilities using other fuels. (ERA citation 06:005882)