Capturing conservation through community energy management

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Home Energy

OSTI ID:457506

Berkowitz, P I; Karl, S L; Ramsay, J

A renewed interest in energy conservation has created a revival of community-based energy management projects throughout North America. Bolstered by utility least-cost planning, higher energy prices, and environmental concerns, more than 25 programs have emerged in the last 5 years. Utilities have found conservation can be less expensive than building new power plants, and many of their demand side management programs include a community approach. This article provides a brief overview of the community energy management concept, discussing the design models they employ and the selection and transformation of host communities. A case study is presented.

• OSTI ID: 457506
• Journal Information: Home Energy, Vol. 11, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Mar-Apr 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ENERGY CONSERVATION
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
COMMUNITIES
PUBLIC OPINION
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
NORTH AMERICA