A Plea for Simpler Electricity Tariffs
Publication Type
Conference Proceedings
Date Published
01/2008
Authors
Abstract
This paper asserts that electric rate structures in the United States are often so confusing that even large commercial customers (and their energy consultants) frequently are not aware of their cost implications. This results in an under-investment in energy conservation and load management approaches. Several case studies are presented and various rate structures are discussed. An argument is made for simpler tariffs, or at least a simplified declaration (in tariffs and/or bills) to electricity customers of what their marginal costs are, such that conservation efforts can be properly valued and designed.
Journal
2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Volume
7
Year of Publication
2008
Organization
Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, Building and Industrial Applications Department, Sustainable Operations
Research Areas
Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, BTUS Decision Science and Tools, BTUS Energy and Financing