TENERA LP <TLPZV> SETS INITIAL QUARTERLY TENERA LP said it will make an initial quarterly distribution of 17 cts per unit on April 15 to holders of record March 31. The partnership said the dividend is greater than it had expectd to pay and was warranted by fourth quarter results and anticipated results for this year's first quarter. TENERA said it expects a comparable distribution for the second quarter. It said about 13 cts per share of the first quarter amount will be taxable income.