Analysis of State Regulatory Actions Regarding Rates for Buyback Electricity and Back-Up Electric Service for Natural Gas Cogeneration

摘要

The objectives were: (1) To evaluate progress of state regulatory commissions in implementing rates for buyback electricity and back-up electric service for natural gas cogeneration, (2) to determine the underlying methodology utilized by state commissions in developing cogeneration rates, and (3) to identify cogeneration technical parameters which influence the magnitude of buyback and back-up rates.