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Superefficient Affordable Housing: Solutions to Hurdles
This paper describes the programmatic, financial, technical, and operational hurdles that stand in the way of increased energy efficiency in our affordable housing stock. It…
Heat Pumps: An alternative to oil heat for the Northeast
Heating oil is an economic drain on the Northeast region of the U.S. Users of heating oil are at a crossroads, as the fuel is…
New Business Models for the Distribution Edge (eLab New Business Models Report)
This e-Lab discussion paper was prepared to support e-Lab deliberations and discussions and to engender a broader industry-wide dialogue about new approaches to the utility…
Building the Electricity System of the Future: Fort Collins and FortZED
Fort Collins Utilities has been working to meet its clean energy goals including a flagship effort, called FortZED, to build a net-zero energy district in…
The Economics of a U.S. Civilian Nuclear Phase-out
In the United States, which trades three-fifths of its electricity in competitive markets, the prohibitive capital cost of new nuclear power plants ensures that only…