Regulatory Incentives for Electricity Transmissions-Issues and Cost Concerns

Campbell, Richard J.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Electric industries;    Electric utilities;    Electric power distribution;    Electric power failures;    Power blackouts;   

RP-ID  :  R42068
RP-ID  :  R42068_2011Oct28

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report will focus on issues related to the need for transmission incentives, and consumer cost concerns related to these incentives. Given the changes that FERC cites in the electric industry, the question arises as to whether the need for transmission incentives continues. FERC is bound by EPACT to make incentives available, and is not proposing to end the incentives. However, with concerns raised over the effects of transmission incentives on consumer rates, implications of related federal policies on the electric power sector, additional FERC regulatory policies for transmission, and the aging of electricity infrastructure among key issues, the need for continuing transmission incentives may be a matter for Congress to consider.