Measuring the costs and benefits of conservation programs

Journal Article · Thu Jul 25 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5427870

Einhorn, M A

A step-by-step analysis of the effects of utility-sponsored conservation promoting programs begins by identifying several factors which will reduce a program's effectiveness. The framework for measuring cost savings and designing a conservation program needs to consider the size of appliance subsidies, what form incentives should take, and how will customer behavior change as a result of incentives. Continual reevaluation is necessary to determine whether to change the size of rebates or whether to continue the program. Analytical tools for making these determinations are improving as conceptual breakthroughs in econometrics permit more rigorous analysis. 5 figures.

• Research Organization: Rutgers Univ., Newark, NJ
• OSTI ID: 5427870
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Vol. 116:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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