Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7113523 | The Electricity Journal | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Opt-out policies allow large customers to withdraw from participation in utility sector efficiency programs. Our analysis shows these policies impose high costs, including increased utility system investments due to higher demand, increased air pollution within the state and surrounding regions, higher health costs because of the increased air pollution, and lost bill savings opportunities for large customers, leading to lost economic growth. We examine the consequences using Ohio as an example.
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Authors
Brendon J. Baatz, Grace Relf, Meegan Kelly,