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This paper, presented at the NARUC Climate Change Conference, describes eight key policies that China has adopted in the electric sector to control its energy consumption and steer the country down a lower-carbon development path. View Summary +
An efficiency power plant (EPP) represents a bundle of energy efficiency programs designed to deliver a specified amount of capacity and energy savings over a specific time period, encouraging cost comparison with conventional supply-side resources. View Summary +
This research brief provides a summary of emissions performance standards (EPS) that have been adopted by various states in the US. Each of the state summaries includes links to applicable laws and rules. View Summary +
This is an overview of the Texas policy and program framework for delivering energy efficiency services. The paper provides additional material on program assessment and achievements, as well as stakeholders views on program design and implementation. View Summary +
In the midst of an economic crisis a National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme for Ireland’s housing stock offers the opportunity to create tens of thousands of jobs in the hard-hit construction sector, while addressing the profound challenges of energy security… View Summary +
This was written for northern New England’s non-profit advocacy community, and is an evaluation of energy and climate legislation and programs at state and federal levels, linking greenhouse gas reduction with affordability and more energy efficient housing. View Summary +
This Issuesletter gives an overview of energy efficiency resource standards, the need to decouple utility profits from utility sales, and explains why decoupling is needed even where a third party administers energy efficiency programs. View Summary +
If the video is not visible, please accept all cookies to enable the player. RAP’s Jim Lazar presented this webinar, “Regulation 101,” an overview that is part of a training series on understanding utility regulation. Please note that the… View Summary +
In consultation with Chinese environmental officials on air pollution law and regulation, the authors of this report have prepared an in-depth analysis of U.S. and other international air regulation experience related to thirteen key issues. View Summary +
National climate change policy faces the challenge of achieving deep emissions reductions while minimizing economic disruption. Since one of the principal aims of a cap-and-trade program is to lower the overall societal cost of environmental improvement, it is crucial to… View Summary +