It is difficult to draw up a definite assessment of the impact of marginal cost pricing as it has been practiced over the last few decades, but there are some remarkable facts that are worth highlighting:
National load curve smoothing
The national load curve shows a clear capping of peaks, particularly visible in winter (figure
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FERRAND (P.) -
Comptage d'électricité. Fondements de la tarification.
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Regulations
Main regulatory texts concerning regulated tariffs and the public electricity service
Law n° 46-628 of April 8, 1946: law on the nationalization of electricity and gas.
Law no. 49-1090 of August 2, 1949: law amending articles 8, 23, 46 and 47 of law 46-628 of April 8, 1946.
Law no. 80-531 of July 15, 1980: law on energy conservation and the use of heat.
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Directory
Direction générale de l'énergie et des matières premières (DGEMP): representative of public authorities in the field of energy; publishes reference costs for electricity production.
Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) :
comments on movements in regulated electricity sales tariffs ;
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