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| − | A '''transmitting utility''' is a regulated entity which owns and may construct and maintain | + | A '''transmitting utility''' is a [[regulation|regulated]] entity which owns and may construct and maintain wires used to transmit wholesale power. It may or may not handle the power dispatch and coordination functions. It is regulated to provide non-discriminatory connections, comparable service, and cost recovery. |
| − | According to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, | + | According to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, it includes any [[electric]] utility, qualifying cogeneration facility, qualifying small power production facility, or [[Federal]] power marketing agency which owns or operates electric power transmission facilities which are used for the sale of electric energy at wholesale. |
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Latest revision as of 20:45, July 13, 2016
A transmitting utility is a regulated entity which owns and may construct and maintain wires used to transmit wholesale power. It may or may not handle the power dispatch and coordination functions. It is regulated to provide non-discriminatory connections, comparable service, and cost recovery.
According to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, it includes any electric utility, qualifying cogeneration facility, qualifying small power production facility, or Federal power marketing agency which owns or operates electric power transmission facilities which are used for the sale of electric energy at wholesale.