Should a Lower Discount Rate Be Used for Evaluating a Tolling Agreement than Used for a Renewable Energy Contract?

C. K. Woo; Brian Horii; Michele Chait; Ira Horowitz

doi:10.1016/j.tej.2008.10.002

Should a Lower Discount Rate Be Used for Evaluating a Tolling Agreement than Used for a Renewable Energy Contract?

C. K. Woo
, Brian Horii
, Michele Chait
, Ira Horowitz

Centre for Sustainable Development Studies

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Abstract

Should a lower discount rate be used for evaluating a tolling agreement than used for a renewable energy contract? The California Energy Commission seems to think so. An analysis suggests that a risk-adjusted discount rate is inappropriate. A correct approach should quantify the effect of risk on a contract's financial performance, thereby providing useful information for decision-making.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-40
Number of pages	6
Journal	Electricity Journal
Volume	21
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tej.2008.10.002
Publication status	Published - Nov 2008

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