Order UE92-10 - UE23501 - Maritime Electric - Review of Policy for Non-Utility Generation (Sep 9, 1992)

Docket UE23501
Order UE92-10

IN THE MATTER of a review of Maritime Electric's policy for purchasing electricity from customer owned generation facilities.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Wednesday, the 9th day of September, 1992.

Linda Webber, Chairman
John L. Blakney, Vice-Chairman

Order

WHEREAS the policy of Maritime Electric Company, Limited (the "Company") for purchasing electricity from customer owned generation facilities was last reviewed and approved by the Commission in 1985;

AND WHEREAS customer-owned and other non-utility generation appears to provide an increasingly important source of power throughout North America;

AND WHEREAS it appears to the Commission that a review of the said policy of the Company is necessary;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act and the Electric Power and Telephone Act

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1. The Company shall file with the Commission the current power purchase policy identifying, if applicable, any updates or modifications that it may propose;

2. The Company shall file with the Commission a proposed policy, including pricing, for purchasing capacity and energy from non-utility generators larger than 100 kW in capacity; and

3. The above documents shall be filed with the Commission no later than January 31, 1993.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 9th day of September, 1992.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Linda Webber, Chairman

John L. Blakney, Vice-Chairman