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RAP Publication "Smart Rate Design for a Smart Future" Cited as Cautionary Note
Utility Dive, in a Dec 1 story, noted that while some utilities across the country are moving away from high fixed charges, others continue trying to increase them. Critics of high fixed charges say they hurt both efficiency efforts and the growth of distributed generation. The story, which highlighted two recent cases in Indiana in...
Integration of Renewable Energy Raises Questions over Role of Demand Charges, Fixed Charges
In a November 23, 2015 story, Utility Dive examined the some of the top trends in energy policy and rate design, noting that policy uncertainties pose a challenge for the integration of distributed generation. Among the challenges is cost allocation and the policy surrounding fixed charges and demand charges, according to the story. “High fixed...
Efficiency Investments Across New England are a Better Value than Natural Gas Pipelines
Boosting energy efficiency investments across New England is a better option than putting ratepayers on the hook for the cost of expanding natural gas pipelines in the region, RAP Principal David Littell said in a November 20 Maine Public Radio story. In the story, Mr. Littell highlights the risks of saddling ratepayers across New England...
