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State Energy Efficiency Policy Database
North Dakota
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North Dakota Utility Policies
While the PSC does not require energy efficiency program implementation, regulated utilities are required to meet their power needs through least cost planning, which includes the consideration of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs. North Dakota’s utilities do run a limited set of programs in order to meet resource needs.
Otter Tail Power offers a loan program for customers to finance energy efficiency improvements as well as rebates. Xcel Energy as well as a number of co-operative utilities also offer rebates.
Reported budgets for energy efficiency programs for 2011, and electricity savings for 2010, are in the State Spending and Savings Tables.
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October 10, 2012
According to the Energy Information Administration, North Dakota utilities, led by Xcel and Ottertail, reported 2009 electric efficiency program savings of 2,530 MWh, or 0.02% of retail sales.
Reported budgets for energy efficiency programs for 2011, and electricity savings for 2010, are in the State Spending and Savings Tables.
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October 10, 2012
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency reports 2010 electric utility energy efficiency program budgets of $1.3 million, or 0.12% of revenues. The state's natural gas utilities also funded programs at around $100,000.
Reported budgets for energy efficiency programs for 2011 are in the State Spending and Savings Tables.
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October 10, 2012
There is currently no EERS in place.
For more information on Energy Efficiency Resource Standards, click here.
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March 28, 2013
There is currently no policy in place that decouples utility profits from sales.
For more information on decoupling and alternative business models, click here.
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March 28, 2013
Lost revenue recovery is in place for natural gas, but not for electric. Xcel Energy has a straight fixed variable approach in place. For more information about utility regulation and policy, click here.
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October 18, 2012
There is currently no policy in place that treats energy efficiency as a resource.
For more information on energy efficiency as a resource, click here.
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March 28, 2013
There are no formally approved ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs in North Dakota.
For more information on Evaluation Measurement and Verification, click here.
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March 28, 2013