NON UTILITY GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY
IN LOUISIANA
November 1996


Table of Contents
Introduction
Non Utility generation in Louisiana - Past and Present
Non Utility generation in Louisiana - The Future
Summary

Section I - Non Utility Generation In Louisiana Before 1997
Part A - Non Utility Generation In Louisiana Through The End Of The 1970'S

Part B - Non Utility Generator Operation From PURPA (1978) To The Present
        Problem - Single Buyer of Non Utility Generator (NUG) Electricity
        Problem - No NUG Access to Transmission
        Problem - Low Prices Paid for NUG Electricity in Louisiana
        Problem - Difficulties of Standalone NUG Operations

Part C - Louisiana Electric Utility Data
        Generation of Electricity by Louisiana Electric Utilities
        Electricity Sales to Ultimate Customers in Louisiana
        Sensitivity of Electricity Sales to Electricity Price Changes - Residential and Commercial Sectors
        Sensitivity of Electricity Sales to Electricity Price Changes - Industrial Sector

Part D - Louisiana Non Utility Generator (NUG) Data
        Generator Capacity, Type, and Estimated Generation by Louisiana NUGs
        Sales of Electricity by Louisiana NUGs to Louisiana Electric Utilities

Part E - A Comparison Of Electric Utility And NUG Generating Data
        Louisiana Electric Utility and NUG generation Capacity and Electricity Generation
        Sales, Transfers, and Consumption of Electricity in Louisiana by Electric Utilities and Industrial NUGs

Section II - Louisiana Non Utility Generation In The Future - Realities And Possibilities
The Economic Basis for competition in Electricity Generation
Regulatory Basis for the Introduction of Competition in Electricity Markets
Potential Effects of the New Electricity Market on the Natural Gas Industry

Appendix A - Backgroung On Technical And Economic Issues Affecting Both The Past And Future Of Louisiana Non Utility Generators
Part I - "Prime Movers," The Equipment Driving The Electric Generators
        Steam Turbine Generating Systems
        Combustion Turbine Generating Systems

Part II - Cogeneration

Part III - The Current System Under Which Electric Utilities Operate
        The System in Effect for Regulating and Compensating Electric Utilities
        Effects of the Current Electric Utility Regulatory System on Electricity Rates

Part IV - Divergent Pathways Between Electricity Generators In Regulated vs. Competitive Environments

Appendix B - Tables - PURPA Qualified Facility (QF) Power Purchases, Cost, and Average Cost - by Individual Utility and QF
Central Louisiana Electric Company
Gulf States Utilities (Louisiana QF Suppliers)
Gulf States Utilities (Texas QF Suppliers)
Louisiana Power And Light
New Orleans Public Service Co.
Southwestern Electric Power Company

BIBLIOGRAPHY


LIST OF FIGURES
I
Utility Generation of Electricity in Louisiana - Comparison of Capacity Use Levels for Different Prime Movers

IV-A
QF Electricity Purchases by Louisiana Electric Utilities - Yearly Data by Utility - Average Price Paid

IV-B
QF Electricity Purchases by Louisiana Electric Utilities - Total Yearly Purchase Data for All Utilities - Quantity of Power Purchased

IV-C
QF Electricity Purchases by Louisiana Electric Utilities - Total Yearly Purchase Data for All Utilities - Cost of Power Purchased

IV-D
QF Electricity Purchases by Louisiana Electric Utilities - Total Yearly Purchase Data for All Utilities - Average Price Paid

VI-L
Gulf States Utilities - Average Price Paid Louisiana QF Suppliers

VI-T
Gulf States Utilities - Average Price Paid Texas QF Suppliers

VII
Louisiana Power and Light - Average Price Paid QF Suppliers

VIII
New Orleans Public Service Company - Average Price Paid QF Suppliers

IX
Southwestern Electric Power Company - Average Price Paid QF Suppliers


LIST OF TABLES

I-94
Electric Utility Generator Capacity and Electricity Generation in Louisiana by Prime Mover - Year 1994

I-95
Electric Utility Generator Capacity and Electricity Generation in Louisiana by Prime Mover - Year 1995

II-94
Electric Utility Sales of Electricity in Louisiana - 1994

II-95
Electric Utility Sales of Electricity in Louisiana - 1995

III-A
EEI generation Data for Louisiana NUGs by Prime Mover - 1994

III-B
EEI Generation Data for Louisiana NUGs by Business / Industry Category

IV
Purchases of QF Electricity - All Louisiana Utilities

V
Central Louisiana Electric Company - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier

VI-L
Gulf States Utilities - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier - Louisiana QFs

VI-T
Gulf States Utilities - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier - Texas QFs

VII
Louisiana Power and Light - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier

VIII
New Orleans Public Service Company - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier

IX
Southwestern Electric Power Company - Yearly Summary of Power Purchases by QF Supplier

X
Comparison of Utility and Non Utility generation for 1994

XI
Comparison of Utility and Non Utility generation, Sales, and Consumption of Electricity for 1994

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