A Decade of Decoupling for US Energy Utilities: Rate Impacts, Designs, and Observations
Building on a 2009 report, A Decade of Decoupling for US Energy Utilities summarizes the decoupling mechanisms utilities use and the rate adjustments they have made under those mechanisms. In total…
A Decade of Decoupling for US Energy Utilities: Rate Impacts, Designs, and Observations
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Building on a 2009 report, A Decade of Decoupling for US Energy Utilities summarizes the decoupling mechanisms utilities use and the rate adjustments they have made under those mechanisms. In total, the report estimates the retail rate impacts of 1244 decoupling mechanism adjustments since 2005. These rate adjustments, the report finds, are mostly small (within +/- 2% of retail rates) and yield both refunds and surcharges. In addition, the report updates the summary of the features various states and utilities have used in constructing their decoupling mechanisms.
Bridging the Equity Gap for Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
Utility energy efficiency programs have increased investment in low-income households, but significant gaps remain. This report examines spending and savings trends across 48 major U.S. utilities, identifies barriers to expanding low-income programs and highlights policies and program strategies that can improve energy affordability and equitable access to efficiency upgrades.
This report identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Home Energy Reports and Beyond: Meeting the Moment with Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency
Home energy report programs, in which utilities provide households with personalized insights into their energy use and tips to lower their bills, are a…
Strategies for Enhancing Resilience and Minimizing Vulnerabilities to Extreme Heat Events
Extreme heat is one of the fastest-growing climate-related hazards in the United States, increasing mortality, straining buildings and energy systems, and amplifying risks for households with limit…
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