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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 A Report to the Arkansas… 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 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 +
State Options for Low-Carbon Coal Policy is the third in a series of Pew Center papers that explore strategies for addressing CO2 emissions from using coal to provide electricity.This paper provides an overview of the policy options available to states… View Summary +
China’s power sector is in the midst of a transition from a vertically integrated, state-owned monopoly to an unbundled, market-oriented industry with many of the characteristic of reformed power sectors in other parts of the world. View Summary +
This document is a national review of energy efficient programs that recognizes and profiles outstanding programs. This document provides information about top quality energy efficiency program designs and implementation techniques that might help others to improve their programs or serve… View Summary +
This is a paper written by Richard Cowart on what role states should play in allocating GHG allowances and distributing carbon auction revenues. View Summary +
The report sets out a broad-based strategy to improve the energy fitness of Vermont buildings and to lower fuel bills for Vermont families and businesses. View Summary +
This paper outlines the logistics of integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and wind resources through a smart grid applications to realize the economic and environmental benefits and advocates for well-defined standards. View Summary +
A guide that provides model approaches for calculating energy, demand, and emissions savings resulting from energy efficiency programs. Appendix E provides a review of the relevant evaluation, measurement & verification literature, and then lists some program and organization web sites. View Summary +
This paper outlines the use of a team of international and domestic experts, coordinated by Optimal Energy, Inc.,which has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide technical assistance to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of… View Summary +
This paper provides a brief overview of a new concept called the “Efficiency Power Plant” (EPP). The EPP bundles efficiency programs so that the resulting savings are as predictable and substantial as the output of a power plant. This concept… View Summary +
This paper briefly reviews the history of energy efficiency activities in New England, describes the potential for additional cost-effective investments, and identifies key challenges to the coordinated regional approach to acquiring efficiency resources. View Summary +
This is an informational paper by Catherine Murray for the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Workshops. This report considers five of ACEEE’s leading states for policy approaches and outcomes that may be of interest to Hawaii. These states are California, Connecticut,… View Summary +