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 +

This framing paper on dynamic pricing was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission March 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. Included in the framing paper is the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency, Chapter 5: Rate… View Summary +

This framing paper on dynamic pricing was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s March, 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. Dynamic pricing done properly promotes the regulatory principle of cost causation. The more extreme the form… View Summary +

This framing paper on evaluation, measurement and verification was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s March, 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. The framing paper also includes Model Energy Efficiency Program Impact Evaluaution Guide’s executive summary… View Summary +

This framing paper on quick start programs was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s March, 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. Also included in the framing paper is an excerpt from the Arkansas Energy Efficiency Collaborative. View Summary +

This framing paper on quick start programs was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s March 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. Also included in the framing paper is an excerpt from A Report to the Arkansas… View Summary +

This framing paper on benefit cost tests was prepared by RAP for the use of the Kansas Corporation Commission March 2008 workshop on energy efficiency. The framing paper also includes the Guide to Resource Planning with Energy Efficiency, Chapter 5:… View Summary +