appropriate comparison of the additional first cost of energy efficiency design options with the savings in operating costs. DOE … the LCC for a baseline design. This study describes the method used to conduct the LCC analysis and presents the estimated … the baseline design can reduce the LCC in each of the product classes considered. …

efficiency requirements for implementation within 6 months of a standard's approval. Since 2003, China has adopted a new approach … in setting MEPS. This new approach involves the development of two tiers of standards--one for initial implementation and … a second tier at a more aggressive level of energy efficiency for implementation three to five years later. The second …

implementation of state tax incentives include serving project owners with limited state tax liability, assessing appropriate … consider certain policy design characteristics can support renewable energy markets and state clean energy goals.The scale of … sectors and technologies. This report highlights important policy design considerations for policymakers using state tax …

programs. The best-performing programs tend to share a number of common attributes related to product design, value creation …, product pricing, and program implementation. The report ends with a list of ''best practices'' for utilities to follow when …

of program design and implementation, such as product pricing, ownership of supplies, retention rates, marketing costs …

those involved in its design and implementation, we also interviewed regulatory staff and utilities in each state, as well … choice in the past 5-7 years reach an important juncture in retail market design. Most states with retail choice established … related to the development of competitive retail markets. However, we also find that, if efforts are made in its design and …