Profits and progress through least-cost planning

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Annual Review of Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.15.110190.002151· OSTI ID:5708613

Moskovitz, D H

Energy efficiency is, and should remain, the cornerstone of the nation's energy policy. Significant progress in implementing available and highly cost-effective efficiency opportunities is not being made, however. Electric utilities could play a large role in this regard. Unfortunately, the system of regulation in this country seriously penalizes utilities pursuing efficiency options while rewarding those selling even more power. This article discusses the source of the problem and the regulatory reforms needed to remedy it.

• OSTI ID: 5708613
• Journal Information: Annual Review of Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Annual Review of Energy; (United States) Vol. 15; ISSN 0362-1626; ISSN AREND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
291000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
296000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
PLANNING
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULATIONS