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f)
cogeneration,
g) multiservice possibilities, for example, one electric generating
plant to serve more than one installation, or
h) government versus commercial ownership and/or operations of
facilities.
2.4.2 Evaluation Factors. Consider the following factors when planning and
evaluating types of sources and when selecting electric generating facility
types and systems:
a) actual loads, such as electrical lighting, miscellaneous power,
heat, refrigeration, etc., and their duration,
b)
mobilization requirements,
c)
future expansion plans,
d) permanence of the electric generating plant and the facility
which it serves,
e)
standby/emergency electrical loads and requirements,
f)
potential for cogeneration applications,
g)
utility rate structure,
h)
continuous integrity of utility service,
i)
effects of planned energy conservation measures, and
j)
past experience with other electric generating plants.
2.5
Commercial Versus Government Ownership (Prime Duty Only).
2.5.1 Commercial Ownership. Commercial sources (electric utility
companies) shall be utilized for the prime source of electrical power unless
it can be proven that it is necessary or more economical for the Government
to perform the service. The possibility of inducing private industry to
undertake the operation must be examined before Government ownership may be
considered.
2.5.1.1 Third Party Financing. Third party funding of major facilities
energy systems shall be vigorously pursued for facilities within the United
States. (Refer to DEPPM 85-3, Defense Energy Program Policy Memorandum,
Third Party Funding of Facilities Energy Systems). A major facilities
energy system is defined as a project affecting 50 percent or more of a
plant with thermal energy input of 100 million British thermal units (Btu)
per hour (h) or more. Third party funding consists of contracting with a
private sector firm for the construction, operation and maintenance of a
major facilities energy system located on a Defense installation.
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