In 1999, the Fed. Energy Regulatory Commission(FER

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Electricity Restructuring: FERC Could Take Additional Steps to Analyze Regional Transmission Organization’s Benefits and Performance

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By Mark Gaffigan (au)
Year: 2008
Pages: 90
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437910343

Description

In 1999, the Fed. Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) began encouraging the voluntary formation of Regional Transmission Org. (RTO) -- independent entities to manage regional networks of electric transmission lines. FERC overseas 6 RTOs that cover 35 states and D.C. and serve over half of U.S. electricity demand. As electricity prices increase, stakeholders have voiced concerns about RTO benefits and how RTO expenses and decisions influence electricity prices. This report reviews: (1) RTO expenses and key investments in property, plant, and equipment from 2002 to 2006; (2) how RTOs and FERC review RTO expenses and decisions that may affect electricity prices; and (3) is there is consensus about RTO benefits? Charts and tables.

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