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Distributed Generation Policies:

Standby Rates: Dominion’s Schedule 8 Tariff and Appalachian Power Schedule SBS

Summary: Both Dominion’s Schedule 8 and Appalachian Power’s Schedule SBS provide standby service for CHP systems using rates designed with high demand charges. Appalachian Power’s Schedule SBS has a 12-month ratchet. Both rates are viewed as unfavorable toward CHP deployment.

Links:

Dominion Power’s Schedule 8 Tariff can be read here: Tariff
Appalachian Power’s Schedule SBS can be read here: Tariff
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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