In Part I of this 2-part report: with barriers to CHP now increasingly at the local level, the report looks at trends in the utility industry nationwide that may influence adoption of CHP, and at i…
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In Part I of this 2-part report: with barriers to CHP now increasingly at the local level, the report looks at trends in the utility industry nationwide that may influence adoption of CHP, and at individual utilities’ policies related to CHP in 15 states.
Expanded utility-funded energy efficiency programs can significantly slow rising electricity demand and reduce electricity bills; this report explains how.
This paper highlights a central lesson for policymakers: Industrial innovation requires alignment across government programs (grants, procurement), financing mechanisms (tax credits, loans), and institutional capacity. When these three are backed by sustained commitment from the public sector, private industry, and external stakeholders, the transition from demonstration to deployment becomes viable.
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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