IECA Issues: Electricity

December 17, 2007

IECA Joins 40 Consumer Organizations on FERC RTO Filing - Raises Concerns

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August 5, 2007

IECA Presentation "Natural Gas/Electricity and the Industrial Sector" to the National Conference of State Legislatures (Click here to download file)

August 1, 2007
IECA Opposes House Energy Bills H.R. 3221 and H.R. 2776

"Consumers are alarmed and worried about the impact of this bill and the misdirection of our energy policy." (Click here to download file)

June 7, 2007

IECA Presentation to the National Coal Council – “U.S. Manufacturing’s Future is Strongly Linked With That of the Coal Industry”
“The problem is that electric power generators are consuming large amounts of natural gas – driving up the price of natural gas and electricity for every household, farmer and manufacturer. Power plants should be using more coal.” (Click here to download file)

May 18, 2007
FERC Forecasts Double Digit Electricity Price Increases This Summer Over Last Due to High Natural Gas Prices
“This report provides a clear signal to Congress to take urgent action to increase supply of natural gas and help electric generators use more coal, nuclear and renewable energy.” (Click here to download file)

February 27, 2006
PURPA- FERC Must Make a Facility-Specific Determination
FERC has a statutory obligation imposed by Congress that, before waiving QF purchase obligations, it make a “facility-specific” determination that non-discriminatory access to long-term markets do exist. (Click here to download file)

October 29, 2003
IECA writes Senate Majority Leader Frist expressing concern that the Electricity Title of the “Energy Policy Act of 2003” will damage CHP
In a letter to Senate Majority Frist and Senator Alexander, IECA raises concerns that CHP will be damaged by the Participant Funding Provisions of the Electricity title of HR 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2003. (Click here to download file)

October 29, 2003
IECA raises deep concerns to Congress regarding the Electricity Title of the HR 6 “Energy Policy Act of 2003”
IECA letter says “its important HR 6 not treat industrial CHP the same as electric utility generation with regard to Participant Funding provisions, delay the FERC Standard Market Design or repeal PUHCA.” (Click here to download file)

August 12, 2003
DOE Responds to IECA Policy Recommendations to Deal the Natural Gas Crisis
Vicky Bailey, Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy and International Affairs responded to IECA’s letter of July 15, 2003 thanking IECA for a comprehensive set of policy options addressing natural gas supply and price issues. Bailey concurs with IECA’s position “that energy efficiency and conservation should not be seen as the only solution in the short term.” (Click here to download file)

July 29, 2003
IECA Letter to Senator Domenici opposes amendment to “Clarify State Commissions Authority to Impose Charges for the Retail Sale and Distribution of Electricity to End Use Customers.”
The letter says the amendment would increase the cost, if not prevent manufacturers from seeking alternative electricity suppliers by imposing a delivery or non-transmission charge on power purchased at transmission voltage levels. (Click here to download file)

July 28, 2003
DOE Responds to IECA Letter. Convenes Federal Agencies to Discuss IECA Recommendation
Vickie Bailey, Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy and International Affairs responded to IECA‘s letter of June 23, 2003 stating support to develop alternatives for use of gas in power generation and improved energy efficiency. Ms.Bailey also said representatives from the White House and several Federal departments and agencies met to discuss IECA’s recommendation dealing with options to encourage temporary fuel switching from natural gas. (Click here to download file)

July 11, 2003
IECA Calculations Say Each New Electric Utility 500 MW natural gas fired power plant consumes the equivalent gas used by 842,308 homes.
(See Fact Sheet)

June 25, 2003
Association of American Railroads-“Federal Policy Should Discourage Use of Natural Gas for Baseload Electrical Generation” (Click here to download file)

June 23, 2003
IECA Calls on President to “Declare War on High Natural Gas Prices”
In a letter to Secretary of Energy Abraham thanking him for his leadership, IECA outlined thirteen short-term recommendations to deal with the natural gas crisis that is dismantling the nation’s manufacturing base.
(Letter, Recommendations, Press Release)

June 5, 2003
IECA and twenty-four organizations send letter to the Senate in opposition to an amendment by Senator Shelby that would significantly damage competitive electric markets.
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April 28, 2003
IECA and twenty companies send letter to Senate opposing language to repeal PURPA.
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April 3, 2003
Letter to Senator Domenici commenting on the Chairman’s draft energy bill- See electricity provisions.
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February 21, 2003
IECA and eight trade associations send letter to Senate and House leadership in support of FERC Standard Market Design.
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