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We investigate the incremental impact of energy efficiency rebates in the context of regulatory and information mandates by evaluating the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) implemented through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The design of the program – Federal funds allocated to states on a per capita basis with significant discretion in state program design and implementation – facilitates our empirical analysis.…
View Full ResourceThe Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) opened an investigation into Indiana Demand Side Management (DSM) activities in 2004 (Cause No. 42693), and in 2006 directed Commission staff to assess the current state of DSM activities in the state through two phases. DSM in this context broadly refers to the implementation of activities designed to encourage consumers to reduce their electricity use. During the first phase, the Commission reviewed the status of current DSM efforts in Indiana, identified alternative models for DSM program administration and delivery, and developed recommendations for enhancing Indiana DSM efforts. Primary findings from Phase I were that, …
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Under the Clean Energy Works (CEW) program, Craft3 developed a loan product that widened access to financing for homeowners, offered long term funding, and collected repayments through the customer’s utility bill. The program’s success led Craft3 to pursue the sale of the loan portfolio to both mitigate its own risks and replenish funds for lending. This sale breaks new ground for energy efficiency finance and is notable as it was completed even with many novel program design elements. It replenished Craft3’s program capital and uncovered some valuable lessons that may facilitate future transactions. However, the lack of data history and …
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EPA has proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new fossil-fuel burning power plants. In parallel or directly following promulgation of new source standards, Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act directs EPA to issue guidelines for States to follow when implementing performance standards from existing power plants.
Existing power plant guidelines could drive significant GHG reductions in the electricity sector. However, due to the relatively small universe of pollutants covered by Section 111(d), EPA has triggered this provision infrequently. Therefore, EPA has not explored the full potential of options for setting an existing …
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