RCA order dings CEA over power pooling

Says that utility infringed terms of agreement with MEA through unilateral imposition of change in gas pricing for pooled energy

Alan Bailey

for Petroleum News

On March 3 the Regulatory Commission of Alaska issued an order negating a decision by Chugach Electric Association to unilaterally alter the power pricing arrangements for tight power pooling between Chugach Electric and Matanuska Electric Association. The commission characterized Chugach Electric’s....

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