Power plants: the stranded generation

Article Abstract:

The construction of nuclear and coal power plants in the 1970s was motivated by sociopolitical factors and a commitment by utilities to serve. Utilities' desire to recover their 'stranded costs' is therefore legitimate. The decision to adopt the alternative use of nuclear resources was made during the period of energy upheaval, economic distress and uncertainty of oil and fuel supply in the United States. And contrary to popular belief, the decision proved to be a significant one because it was able to redeem the nation from electric power shortages and was able to provide substantial substitute for oil and gas resources.

Nuclear Electric Power, Natural Gas, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Economic aspects, Electric utilities, Finance, Nuclear energy, Coal-fired power plants, Coal fired power plants

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New Moves in Reducing costs

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Management techniques and theory for Utility performance and asset management are given and discussed. Topics include restructuring the organization, improving decision making and resource allocations, and optimizing the delivery process.

Electric, Gas & Water Utilities, Utilities, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Management Theory & Techniques, Methods, Public utilities

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Old tax code in a new nuclear marketplace

Article Abstract:

The Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Clarification Act could cause problems for consumers in states that deregulated their electricity markets. Lower energy prices from retail competition may be offset by higher taxes.

Statistical Data Included, Nuclear facility decommissioning

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