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PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005 (2) INCLUSION.—The report shall include a description of the results of the analysis under subsection (a)(2).

SEC. 1817. STUDY OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION.

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(a) STUDY.— (1) IN GENERAL.— (A) POTENTIAL BENEFITS.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, shall conduct a study of the potential benefits of cogeneration and small power production. (B) RECIPIENTS.—The benefits described in subparagraph (A) include benefits that are received directly or indirectly by— (i) an electricity distribution or transmission service provider; (ii) other customers served by an electricity distribution or transmission service provider; and (iii) the general public in the area served by the public utility in which the cogenerator or small power producer is located. (2) INCLUSIONS.—The study shall include an analysis of— (A) the potential benefits of— (i) increased system reliability; (ii) improved power quality; (iii) the provision of ancillary services; (iv) reduction of peak power requirements through onsite generation; (v) the provision of reactive power or volt-ampere reactives; (vi) an emergency supply of power; (vii) offsets to investments in generation, transmission, or distribution facilities that would otherwise be recovered through rates; (viii) diminished land use effects and right-of-way acquisition costs; and (ix) reducing the vulnerability of a system to terrorism; and (B) any rate-related issue that may impede or otherwise discourage the expansion of cogeneration and small power production facilities, including a review of whether rates, rules, or other requirements imposed on the facilities are comparable to rates imposed on customers of the same class that do not have cogeneration or small power production. (3) VALUATION OF BENEFITS.—In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall determine an appropriate method of valuing potential benefits under varying circumstances for individual cogeneration or small power production units. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) complete the study; (2) provide an opportunity for public comment on the results of the study; and (3) submit to the President and Congress a report describing— (A) the results of the study; and

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