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Enhancing Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Approach for Consumers

This document explores the state-level developments in energy efficiency initiatives as presented at the NARUC 2008 Winter Meeting. It highlights existing federal standards and the legally mandated energy efficiency targets in 15 states, including Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The synergy of EERS and RPS is essential for effective programs managed by utilities to significantly reduce emissions and prevent capacity issues. With insights from experts, this meeting provided a critical analysis of strategies to achieve energy efficiency goals for consumers.

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Enhancing Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Approach for Consumers

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  1. Energy Efficiency: Will a “Just Do It” Approach Get it Done for the Consumer? NARUC 2008 Winter Meeting Consumer Affairs Committee Business Meeting February 17, 2008

  2. What is Happening on the State Level? • Some degree of energy efficiency program in all states • Existing federal standards, building codes, appliance & equipment standards • Legally mandated energy efficiency targets in 15 states • Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) • Statewide mandates that set targets for energy efficiency programs run by utilities • Often integrated with state renewable portfolio standards (RPS) • Increases likelihood that energy efficiency programs will reach scale to reduce emissions and avoid capacity problems

  3. State EERS & RPS Note: Hawaii has both state RPS and EERS Courtesy of American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) State RPS State EERS

  4. Dr. Peter Fox-Penner Commissioner Jimmy Ervin Diane Munns Elizabeth A. Noel John P. Hughes

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