Rate Design Matters: The Intersection of Residential Rate Design and Energy Efficiency
Residential electric rates are in a period of change as utilities in many regions of the country are experiencing flattening and declining sales. At the same time, technological advances are drivin…
Rate Design Matters: The Intersection of Residential Rate Design and Energy Efficiency
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Residential electric rates are in a period of change as utilities in many regions of the country are experiencing flattening and declining sales. At the same time, technological advances are driving increased deployment of advanced metering, electric vehicles, and residential rooftop solar. All these changes are causing utilities to propose new rate designs for residential customers that depart substantially from previous offerings. Proposals for higher customer charges, demand charges, and time-varying rates are all on the rise. This report explores how these changes in residential electric rates may alter customer behavior and engagement in energy efficiency programs. We review recent studies on customer response to electric prices and analyze how various rate design proposals could alter payback periods for residential energy efficiency measures. We conclude with recommendations for regulators based on recent evidence of customer response to rate design.
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.
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The United States faces interlocking energy challenges: rising home energy bills and gasoline prices; new demand for electricity from data centers and other loads; high greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Now, a new era of energy efficiency progress in our buildings, transportation, and industry is needed to meet this moment. This wide-ranging study finds a massive opportunity.
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…
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