NARUC-FERC Competitive Procurement Collaborative

Assuring reliable power at a fair price is a twin goal of federal and State regulators. This collaborative forum provides State and federal policymakers with a venue to discuss the best ways to meet the challenges of developing new and economical power supplies.

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Resources


February, 2009
Compendium of Comments on Competitive Procurement of Retail Electricity Supply: Recent Trends in State Policies and Utility Practice
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July, 2008
Competitive Procurement of Retail Electricity Supply: Recent Trends in State Policies and Utility Practices
The NARUC-FERC Competitive Procurement Collaborative—co-chaired by FERC Commissioner Marc Spitzer, Commissioner Stan Wise of the Georgia Public Service Commission and Commission Jeff Hatch-Miller of the Arizona Corporation Commission—released a study highlighting the range of issues associated with the competitive procurement of retail electricity supply. The study, made available at the NARUC Summer Committee Meetings, identifies State and utility procurement practices throughout the country that can be deployed to meet ongoing challenges of ensuring cost-effective electric generation.
Click here for the study (pdf 592kb)

September, 2007
Decoupling for Electric and Gas Utilities: Frequently Asked Questions
Revenue Decoupling is gaining increasing attention as Public Utility Commissions and others explore ways to align electric and natural gas utility revenue mechanisms with demand-side resources. This FAQ provides an overview of decoupling for the electric and natural gas sectors, gives examples of State experiences, highlights some of the issues that may face Public Utility Commissions investigating decoupling, and provides resources for those interested in learning more.
Click here for the FAQ (pdf 116kb)

July, 2007
July 18th Meeting Podcast
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Presentations


Summer Committee Meetings (2008)


Competitive Procurement of Retail Electricity Supply: Recent Trends in State Policies and Utility Practices
Susan F. Tierney, Ph.D., and Todd Schatzki, Ph.D. - Analysis Group, Inc.

Summer Committee Meetings (2007)

Competitive Procurement Collaborative Meeting

Agenda

EPSA Releases Policy Paper and 10-Point 'Why and How' on Competitive Electricity Procurement
Electric Power Supply Association: Press Release

Pennsylvania: Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act

Pennsylvania: Procurement of Renewable & Alternative Energy
Kirk House, Lead Counsel, Office of Special Assistants, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

The Case for Competitive Procurement in States with Vertically-Integrated Utilities
Electric Power Supply Association: Policy Paper