…is a powerful opportunity for these consumers. So too are on-site efficiency and distributed resources, but such behind-the-meter investments are not encouraged by the discoms, given the threat of reduced…
…and outflows; A demand-based or connected load charge to cover line transformer and other site infrastructure costs (approximately $1-2/kW); or A higher minimum bill. RAP has long advised against major…
…of pricing might be appropriate. The cases they identify are: (1) site infrastructure for individual customers, (2) risks related to customer variability at peak times and (3) timer peaks. Even…
…lighting and data processing. Customers installing on-site energy storage, which may be controllable by the utility to provide grid services in addition to customer services. Behavioral changes in consumption due…
…kitchen. With builders on site and our house in a state of disruption, it made sense to think seriously about our future heating system now. I live in the UK,…
…purchasers. Although questions about renewable energy usage claims are still not fully resolved, the main voluntary renewable energy market activities in China are direct investment or self-generation (on-site). In the…
…type of browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome) used to access our site; The operating system (e.g. Windows) used to access our site; The date and time you access our site;…
…the output of 28 coal-fired power plants. The “Top 10,000” coal-savings program yielded substantial air quality benefits—for example, the average on-site emissions avoided from district heating improvement projects amounted to…
…contribute less revenue toward the maintenance of the grid. Second, most net metering tariffs award participating customers full retail rate credit for any energy not consumed on site, whereas utilities…
…energy efficiency audits as a condition for receiving a construction or operating permit. Audits identify energy savings projects that can be completed on-site, and a permit will require all cost-effective…
