For generators with electric capacity greater than 20MW

For generators with electric capacity less than or equal to 20MW

Terminates the requirement that an electric utility enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase electric energy from a qualifying cogeneration or small power production facility if the Commission (FERC) finds that the QF has nondiscriminatory access to one of three categories of markets defined in Section 210(m)(1)(A), (B), or (C).

This rule:

1. Ensures that new qualifying cogeneration facilities are using their thermal output in a productive and beneficial manner; that the electrical, thermal, chemical and mechanical output of new qualifying cogeneration facilities is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes; and that there is continuing progress in the development of efficient electric energy generating technology;
2. Amends Form 556 to reflect the criteria for new qualifying cogeneration facilities;
3. Eliminates ownership limitations for qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities and
4. Amends the exemptions available to qualifying facilities from the requirements of Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Holding Company Act.

February 2007

August 2006

May 2002