This paper describes the results of a study to assess the application of DSM evaluation results to utility forecasting … and planning. The paper has three objectives: (1) identify forecasting and planning applications of evaluation studies, (2 …) identify major obstacles and problems associated with applying evaluation results to forecasting and planning, and (3) suggest …

regulation, there are four other generic alternatives. These are: (1) utility investment at fixed prices with regulatory pre …-approval, (2) utility investment under competitive bidding, (3) utility leasing for private producer development, and (4) utility …

During the past few years, the costs and effects of utility demand-side management (DSM) programs have grown sharply …

. These uncertainties include future economic and load growths, fuel prices, environmental regulations, economic regulations … performance of new demand and supply resources. As utilities increasingly turn to demand-side management (DSM) programs to provide …

This paper reviews some potential consequences of recent Federal legislation to demand-side management (DSM) at … industries, this synergy is compounding the complexity of management and, at least in the short term, contributing to increases … programs. Second, it explains some of the impacts of these laws and regulations on utility programs, particularly the likely …

. These uncertainties include future economic and load growths, fuel prices, environmental regulations, economic regulations … performance of new demand and supply resources. As utilities increasingly turn to demand-side management (DSM) programs to provide …

more in supply-side and demand-side management is the opportunity for the electric utility industry to become a significant …