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What’s Happening with Demand Response?
FERC Order No. 745—One Year Later
February 28, 2012
It's been almost a year since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC issued Order No. 745. This landmark ruling was intended to effectively level the playing field for demand-response resources in energy markets across the United States.
Content type: E Source Blog | Document ID: ES-Blog-2-28-12-DR | Author: Jonathan Nelson - Research Associate

Free Lighting Retrofits Get Hard-to-Reach Customers to Drop T12s
February 10, 2010
A new utility lighting efficiency program covers 100 percent of the cost of retrofits to reach the mostly small and medium businesses that have not yet participated in lighting programs. The effort also plays an important role in preparing for the coming phaseout of T12 fluorescent lamps.
Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-2-10b | Author: Ira Krepchin

New Government-Funded Appliance Rebate Programs to Complement Utility Efforts
November 2, 2009
U.S. state energy offices are gearing up for the launch of new programs offering rebates on purchases of selected Energy Star appliances. The $296 million question: How will these new programs affect participation in rebate programs already offered by utilities and public-benefits organizations?
Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-11-09b | Author: Michael Reid

New Federal Energy Legislation May Create a Market for White Tags
August 3, 2009
In addition to mandates for smart grid, renewable energy, and a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions, new legislation now under consideration by the U.S. Senate could significantly impact utility energy-efficiency programs.
Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-8-09a | Author: Alexandra Behringer and Neil Kolwey

Utilities Seek Energy-Efficiency Partnerships for Stimulus Funds
August 3, 2009
Utilities seeking access to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding—or seeking to avoid conflict between their programs and new ARRA-funded initiatives—are reaching out to local administrators of various stimulus-funded programs to offer mutually beneficial guidance.
Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-8-09d | Author: Chad Garrett
