Increased adoption of distributed solar photovoltaics (PV), and other forms of distributed generation, have the potential to affect utility-customer interactions, system costs recovery, and utility revenue streams. If a greater number of electricity customers choose to self-generate, demand for system… View Summary +

The challenges associated with improving grid function and ensuring customer value are universal, whether addressed in the context of an independent system operator (ISO) or not. Some utilities choose to join ISOs for the increased coordination in resource procurement, transmission,… View Summary +

In these comments filed with the Texas Public Utility Commission, RAP responds to recommendations made by other organizations in the PUC’s Project 40000, Proceeding to Ensure Resource Adequacy in Texas. In markets with a significant share of variable resources, such… View Summary +

In these comments filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, RAP recommends that the state consider adjusting its wholesale market rules to value flexible resources. The comments were filed in the PUCT’s Project 40000 proceeding. View Summary +

Over the next decade or two, state regulatory utility commissions will preside over some of the most important investments in the history of the U.S. electric power sector during perhaps its most challenging and tumultuous period. This report seeks to… View Summary +

Transmission and distribution (T&D) investments by investor-owned utilities, which collectively account for approximately two thirds of the electricity sales in the United States, have averaged about $26 billion annually over the past decade. This paper summarizes US experience to date… View Summary +

This report describes policy options and approaches for administering ratepayer-funded electric energy efficiency programs in US states. It reviews how states have administered energy efficiency programs to learn what lessons their experience offers, and describes the most important factors states… View Summary +

RAP is offering technical assistance to Energy Foundation grantees on energy efficiency program design and implementation. This assistance will include one-on-one consultations, webinars, workshops and written materials that will help the grantees in regulatory proceedings and other forums where efficiency… View Summary +

In 2007, Vermont embarked on a statewide process to gain citizen input on the state’s future electricity choices. This paper discusses the innovative public engagement process choices made by Vermont and its tell-tale polling results. The paper specifically addresses how… View Summary +

This framing paper on benefit cost tests was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s March 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. The objectives described in this document include deciding which programs and measures to include in… View Summary +