Learning from the US on the design of utility obligations in the context of electrification and grid constraints
Energy efficiency obligation schemes are now a mature policy measure, in place in half of EU member states and half of the states in the US. As the energy transition progresses with an increasing focus on electrification and grids, this webinar asks the question: how should utility obligations evolve? To answer that question, we have invited two speakers from the US to update European peers on the latest developments.
Chris Neme will explain how, in Illinois, peak electricity demand is now targeted through their utility obligation. This is a good example of cost benefit analysis leading to a focus on electricity savings, where they have most societal value.
Richard Cowart will explain how some states have developed Clean Heat Standards, obligated heating fuel suppliers to reduce their carbon emissions through energy efficiency, electrification and other measures. These developments show how the energy efficiency first principle can be applied to utility obligations, allowing energy efficiency measures to compete on a level playing field, alongside other options, to achieve a specific objective .
Speakers:
Chris Neme (Energy Futures Group)
Richard Cowart (Regulatory Assistance Project)
AGENDA
| Adapting energy efficiency obligations for the next phase of the energy transition | Samuel Thomas (RAP) |
| Evolution of U.S. Energy Efficiency Obligations | Chris Neme (Energy Futures Group) |
| Clean Heat Standards in US States | Richard Cowart (RAP) |
| Open discussion |