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Distributed Generation Policies:

Standby Rates: Entergy Louisiana Inc.’s Schedule QFSS-13 and Entergy Gulf States Inc.’s Schedule SMQ

Description: Entergy Louisiana Inc. provides standby service to Qualifying Facilities only. This standby rate is primarily demand-based. Billing demand is based upon the 3 maximum 15-minute demand periods during the month or 70% of the maximum demand over the previous 11 months, whichever is higher. This service is viewed as unfavorable toward CHP.

Entergy Gulf States provides standby service to Qualifying Facilities only. This standby service has a very high demand component. Billing demand is based on the 30 minute maximum demand each month. There is a 12 month ratchet. This service is viewed as unfavorable toward CHP.

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Entergy Louisiana’s rates can be found here
More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partnership website

Last Updated 08/03/2009

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