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- The Impact of Dynamic Pricing on Low Income Customers
 (June 2010)
This study, prepared by the Brattle Group,
provides new information about how low income customers respond to dynamic prices based on empirical results from 4 dynamic pricing pilot programs from across the nation and one full scall dynamic pricing rollout in CA. The study stresses the core finding that low income customers are responsive to dynamic rates and that many such customers can benefit even without shifting load.
- Implementing Energy Efficiency: Program Delivery Comparison Study (March 2010)
This study, prepared by Black & Veatch,
compares the ability of utilities and state entities to administer EE programs and examines the relative pros and cons of each. The study stresses the importance of establishing standardized EM&V methods and reporting requirements to facilitate future comparison of EE programs and achieve major gains in energy efficiency nationwide.
- Assessment of Electricity Savings
in the U.S. Achievable through
New Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards and Building
Efficiency Codes (2010 - 2020) (December 2009)
This report, prepared in conjunction with Global Energy Partners, discusses the effect of more stringent codes and standards on utility energy-efficiency activities. Depending on the specific codes and standards adopted, the results show savings from codes and standards ranging from 104 TWh to 293 TWh by 2020 relative to the EIA Annual Energy
Outlook (AEO) baseline forecast, or equivalent to 2.5% to 7% savings in 2020 versus the baseline.
- The Shifting Landscape of Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency in The U.S. (October 2009)
This report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory examines historical levels of funding for energy efficiency programs and provides projections of ratepayer-funded spending and savings through 2020.
- State Regulatory Update: Smart Grid Cost Recovery (October 2009)
This report from EEI outlines regulatory developments in cost recovery mechanisms for smart grid implementation. The overall trend is mostly toward adjustable tariff riders and surcharges, with others opting for different or additional approaches.
- A National Assessment of Demand Response Potential (June 2009)
This staff report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC - external link) discusses the energy savings and economic potential of demand response in five and ten year horizons both nationally and on a state-by-state basis. In the most aggressive of four scenarios, the investigators find that peak load could be reduced by as much as 150 GW, or the equivalent of 2,000 peaking plants, by 2019.
- Moving Toward Utility-Scale Deployment of Dynamic Pricing in Mass Markets (June 2009)
This paper by Ahmad Faruqui and Sanem Sergici of the Brattle Group and Lisa Wood of the IEE highlights five dynamic pricing programs that have been implemented in the U.S. and surveys the progress toward deploying AMI. The authors define and discuss the rationale for dynamic pricing and assess the costs and benefits of dynamic pricing for customers, for utilities, and for independent system operators and regional transmission organizations.
- Compilation of U.S. Energy Efficiency Program Profiles (June 2009)
Member Version
This document was created using input from IEE members, the Consortium for Energy Efficiency's Program Summaries, and ACEEE's Compendium of Champions. It contains the summaries of nearly 200 energy efficiency programs nationwide, along with links to online resources for each. The member version contains direct contacts within the utility for each program.
- Jumpstarting Your EE Portfolio: Quick Start, Quick Return Energy Efficiency Programs (May 2009)
This IEE Whitepaper prepared by E Source outlines several replicable energy efficiency programs across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors that have delivered proven energy savings. The report provides key summary information about designing EE programs that can be quickly initiated and scaled up and contains a brief description of each general program type and information relevant to the program-development process.
- Demand Response Review (February 2009)
This report prepared by EEI is a survey of major recent developments in demand response programs and initiatives in each of the six commission-approved RTOs/ISOs. It also contains updates on recent FERC activities and changes, and news about IEE activities.
- Assessment of Achievable Potential from Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs in the U.S. (2010 - 2030) (January 2009)
Executive Summary
This extensive report from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) assesses the estimated range of savings attainable through programs that encourage the adoption of energy efficiency and demand response, taking into consideration technical, economic, and market constraints.
- Ex-Post Load Impact Evaluation for PG&E Smart Rate Tariff (December 2008)
This report from PG&E contains load impact estimates associated with their voluntary, opt-in, critical peak pricing tariff, SmartRate. The SmartRate tariff charges much higher prices during the peak period on up to 15 SmartDays during the summer in return for lower prices over a four month period from June through September. In 2008, SmartRate was only offered in PG&E’s Bakersfield region, where advanced meters had been installed and air conditioning saturation is very high. This report includes average reduction, average response, the impact and adoption by low-income households, and program performance.
- Assessment of Demand Response & Advanced Metering (December 2008)
This third assessment of DR and AMI by FERC staff presents a comprehensive nationwide survey of demand response resources available to all customer classes. Topics analyzed include: market penetration of advanced metering infrastructure, existing demand response and dynamic pricing programs, annual contribution of demand resources, potential for demand response, and regulatory barriers to improved customer participation in demand response and peak reduction programs. This report compares new survey data with that of the first report in 2006.
- Understanding Cost Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Programs (November 2008)
This is a review of the various approaches in adopting cost-effectiveness tests for energy efficiency, the pros and cons of each approach, and a state-by-state review of their use. This paper is provided as assistance in meeting the ten implementation goals outlined in the Vision for 2025 document for NAPEE (see item below).
- Vision for 2025: A Framework for Change (November 2008)
This document was prepared by the Leadership Group of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE) and identifies their vision that details the steps necessary to fully implement the goals identified in the original Action Plan document in 2006. The group identifies ten key implementation goals, as well as the considerable progress that can be made by 2025 if these goals are achieved.
- Transforming America's Power Industry: The Investment Challenge 2010-2030 (November 2008)
Executive Summary
This report by The Brattle Group and sponsored by The Edison Foundation quantifies the total investment that would be required to maintain today’s high levels of reliable electric service across the United States through 2030, net of the investment that could be avoided through the implementation of more aggressive energy efficiency and demand response programs.
- Building Sustainable Efficiency Businesses (September 2008)
This report, prepared by the Edison Electric Institute for its member companies, illustrates how to evaluate the rate and financial impacts of alternative business models for electric efficiency. It explains why rapid, cost-effective efficiency improvement has become a priority for the industry, why regulated utilities are uniquely positioned to move electricity markets towards these improvements, and the major criteria for sustainable efficiency businesses. The report analyzes the rate and financial impacts of four business models currently approved or under consideration by state regulators: the Shared Savings Model, the Capitalization / Bonus ROE Model, the Virtual Power Plant Model, and the Regulated ESCo Model.
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- Trend Analysis: Administration of Energy Efficiency Programs (September 2008)
This paper reviews some of the issues related to third-party energy efficiency administrators, including the different models, the pros and cons and the ongoing debates. Among the programs discussed are Efficiency Vermont, the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), and the program through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
- State Regulatory Update: Energy Efficiency (September 2008)
This report from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) provides a review of regulatory decisions affecting energy efficiency programs. The report identifies and analyzes state regulatory trends based on these decisions, including trends related to: balancing energy efficiency and new generation and transmission capacity needs, regulatory frameworks for cost recovery, shareholder incentives, decoupling, measurement and evaluation tools, and advanced metering infrastructure.
- State Legislative Update: Energy Efficiency (June 2008)
This update from the Edison Electric Institute provides a summary and trend analysis of state legislative action on energy efficiency including analysis of implications and drivers of newly enacted legislation and pending bills. Major trends identified include: a strong push towards higher efficiency standards for government buildings, increased gubernatorial initiative in enacting energy efficiency legislation, continuing utility use of third-party administrators for efficiency programs, the uncertainty of legislative implications of recession, and the increasing use of cap-and-trade proceeds to fund energy efficiency.
- Highlights of EEI Member and Non-Member Residential/Commercial/Industrial Efficiency and Demand Response Programs for 2008 (March 2008)
This Edison Electric Institute report provides an extensive (but not comprehensive) listing of active utility-sponsored programs promoting energy efficiency, conservation, and demand response for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Program listings are broken down alphabetically by sponsoring utility and include the state(s) served by the utility, generalized explanations of the programs, and current links to the programs’ websites for further information.
- Quantifying the Benefits of Dynamic Pricing in the Mass Market (January 2008)
Prepared by The Brattle Group for the Edison Electric Institute, this report lays out a methodology for quantifying the benefits to customers (i.e., bill savings) and to utilities (i.e.,. the capacity, energy and transmission and distribution benefits) resulting from dynamic pricing programs such as Critical Peak Pricing, Peak-Time Rebate, and Time of Use rates. The report also includes extensive appendices that review dynamic pricing pilot programs, examine impacts on low income customers, and explain the model’s elasticity estimates.
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- Aligning Utility Incentives with Investment in Energy Efficiency (November 2007)
This Report describes the financial effects on a utility of its spending on energy efficiency programs, how those effects could hinder aggressive and continual investment in energy efficiency by utilities, and how adoption of various regulatory mechanisms that can reduce or eliminate these obstacles. This Report covers cost recovery, lost margin recovery, and performance incentives. The Report also provides a number of examples of such methods drawn from the experience of utilities and states. It is another report in the series aiming to assist utilities in the implementation of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency.
- Model Energy Efficiency Program Impact Evaluation Guide (November 2007)
This guide is part of a series of documents that aim to assist regulators and gas and electric utilities in the implementation of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE). Through examples of best practices and consistent procedures, this report describes approaches for calculating energy, demand, and emissions savings resulting from energy efficiency programs.
- Rising Utility Construction Costs: Sources and Impacts (September 2007)
Given current industry trends of electricity rate increases, driven by high fuel and purchased-power costs, and the ongoing need to expand investment in generation, transmission, distribution, and environmental infrastructure, recent increases in the construction cost of utility infrastructure may have serious implications for future rates and utility investment plans. This report, prepared for the Edison Foundation by The Brattle Group, documents the increases in construction costs for utility infrastructure, identifies the underlying causes of these increases, and explains how the increased costs will translate into higher rates that consumers might face as a result of required infrastructure investment.
- Retail Electricity Pricing and Rate Design in Evolving Markets (July 2007)
Prepared by Christensen Associates Energy Consulting for the Edison Electric Institute, this report reviews the critical role that efficient pricing and rate design can play in today’s electricity markets, and suggests practical strategies for overcoming historical barriers to implementing such rates. The need to link wholesale and retail power markets as well as the introduction of advanced metering and control technologies has increased both the importance and the feasibility of efficient pricing. This report provides a framework for efficient pricing and strategies for implementation.
- Deciding on “Smart” Meters (September 2006)
This guide, prepared by Plexus Research for the Edison Electric Institute, provides practical guidance on how to build a business case for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of advanced metering infrastructure applications. The Report includes valuable lessons learned regarding the effective organization and management of AMI applications, and best practices for purchasing, installation, and integration.
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