American Gas Association Report Summarizes Survey of Expanding Natural Gas Distributor Efficiency Programs Driven by State Regulatory Incentive Methods; California's Measurement Problems Noted

摘要

A report issued by the American Gas Association (AGA) purportedly shows that states are increasingly choosing to implement regulations that allow local natural gas utilities to institute energy efficiency programs that help customers reduce their energy bills while preserving their own ability to protect revenues. By the end of 2007, AGA reported that gas utilities in states that have energy efficiency or demand management programs achieved a savings of 9% of total gas usage per residential participant. In the May 2009 issue of the Natural Gas Rate Round-Up, AGA reported that 19 states have regulations in place that permit recovery of margins lost due to utility-sponsored efficiency programs. Also, 11 states plus Canada approved financial incentives for utilities that invest in energy efficiency.