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We believe that sharing our expertise and collaborations in clean energy policy is how real, effective change happens.
From reports and policy briefs, to webinars and podcasts—RAP advisors have built an extensive collection of resources providing in-depth analysis and practical solutions to today’s energy challenges.
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The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) recently called for a fresh look at standby rates for combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and demonstrated how poorly-designed standby rates can impede the adoption of CHP resources, while well-designed rates can encourage these… View Summary +
The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) was asked by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and implement a deep dive into a state within the US, creating an in-depth work stream to better inform policymakers on utility program designs… View Summary +
This report provides a summary of the proceedings of the North American regional PEPDEE workshop on April 18-19 2012. The workshop was held in co-operation with US Department of Energy (DOE), hosted by the American Gas Association, and co-sponsored by… View Summary +
This is a report that outlines the basics of demand response, and includes specific recommendations for states that want to promote price-based demand response, as well as information on the results of different types of dynamic pricing tariffs (in the… View Summary +
This presentation describes the elements of the Transmission Siting Initiative, a project RAP is doing for the National Council on Electric Policy, funded by the DOE Office of Transmission and Distribution. View Summary +
This document contains letters of support and appreciation for NEDRI participants from the US EPA, US DOE, and NECPUC. Included are a few highlights gleaned from the findings of the Synapse study. View Summary +
This is the issues paper for the DOE National Transmission Grid Study. In order to construct new transmission facilities or to significantly upgrade existing facilities in the U.S. electricity system, developers typically need approval from several state and federal agencies. View Summary +