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Topic: Energy Efficiency & Load Response
Demand Side Resource Potential: A Review of Global Energy Partners' Report for Midwest ISO Prepared for Project for Sustainable FERC Energy Policy, September 3, 2010.
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Co-Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Utah Prepared for State of Utah Energy Office, March 24, 2010.
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Assessing the Multiple Benefits of Clean Energy: A Resource for States Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, February 1, 2010.
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North Dakota Energy Efficiency Potential Study Report Prepared for Plains Justice, December 1, 2009.
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South Dakota Energy Efficiency Potential Study Report Prepared for Plains Justice, December 1, 2009.
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Testimony Addressing First Energy Companies' Proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, October 21, 2009.
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Testimony Regarding the Advanced Meter Infrastructure Plans of Potomac Electric Power Company and Delmarva Power and Light Company Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Maryland Office of the People's Counsel, October 20, 2009.
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Testimony Regarding Allegheny Power's Smart Meter Technology Plan Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, October 16, 2009.
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Testimony Regarding Baltimore Gas and Electric Company's Smart Grid Initiative Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Maryland Office of the People's Counsel, October 13, 2009.
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Testimony on Energy Efficiency and Demand Response in Virginia Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for Southern Environmental Law Center, Appalachian Voices, and Sierra Club, July 31, 2009.
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Testimony Addressing Jersey Central Power & Light Company's Proposed Demand Response Programs Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate, July 23, 2009.
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Testimony Regarding Florida Demand Side Management Policy and Planning Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for Natural Resources Defense Council, and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, July 6, 2009.
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Amending China's Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law: Recommendations from the International Experience Prepared for Regulatory Assistance Project, July 1, 2009.
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Testimony Addressing the Structure of the Vermont State Energy Efficiency Utility Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for Conservation Law Foundation, June 26, 2009.
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Testimony Regarding a Review of a Proposed Conservation Enabling Rider Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Izaak Walton League, and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, June 26, 2009.
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Synapse Report and Ohio Comments in Case No. 09-09-EL-COI, "The Value of Continued Participation in RTOs" Prepared for Ohio Consumers' Counsel, May 26, 2009.
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No Need to Wait: Using Energy Efficiency and Offsets to Meet Early Electric Sector Greenhouse Gas Targets Prepared for Environmental Defense, May 1, 2009.
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Testimony In Regard to the Maine Power Reliability Program Testimony of Bob Fagan, prepared for Maine Office of the Public Advocate, January 28, 2009.
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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: First Auction of GHG Allowances Considered a Success Presented by Chris James at the Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies in Nanjing, China, prepared for Regulatory Assistance Project, November 10, 2008.
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Has U.S. Regional Planning Helped Support a Multi-pollutant Approach to Air Quality? Presented by Chris James at the Regional Air Quality Management Conference in Beijing, China, prepared for Regulatory Assistance Project, November 6, 2008.
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The Electric Industry at a Glance Prepared for National Regulatory Research Institute, November 1, 2008.
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Testimony Regarding Interstate Power and Light Company's Proposed Energy Efficiency Program Testimony of Chris James, prepared for Community Coalition, and Plains Justice, August 29, 2008.
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Testimony on the Nevada Power Company's Proposed Amendment to its Integrated Resource Plan Testimony of Ezra Hausman, prepared for Western Resource Advocates, and Nevadans for Affordable Reliable Clean Energy, August 12, 2008.
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Testimony on the Application of Alliant Energy for the Construction of a New Coal-Fired Generating Unit Testimony of David Schlissel and Bob Fagan, prepared for Clean Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Citizens Utility Board, August 11, 2008.
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Testimony Regarding Revisions to Rates, Charges, and Regulations by Nova Scotia Power Inc. Testimony of Bruce Biewald, prepared for Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, August 7, 2008.
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Reducing Emissions in Connecticut on High Electric Demand Days (HEDD) Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, July 25, 2008.
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Advanced Metering Infrastructure- Implications for Residential Customers in New Jersey Prepared for New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate, July 8, 2008.
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Testimony Addressing the Application of the Duke Energy Carolinas Save-A-Watt Program Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, June 26, 2008.
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Review of AmerenUE February 2008 Integrated Resource Plan Prepared for Missouri Department of Natural Resources, June 18, 2008.
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Testimony Petitioning PECO Energy Company for Approval of its Residential Real Time Pricing Program Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, June 10, 2008.
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Testimony Before the Mississippi Public Service Commission to Review Statewide Electric Generation Needs Testimony of William Steinhurst and Ezra Hausman, prepared for Sierra Club, June 10, 2008.
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Testimony Regarding Duke Energy Indiana's Save-A-Watt Proposal Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, May 21, 2008.
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Creating a Future Presented at the REV Distributed Energy Conference, prepared for REV Distributed Energy Conference, May 15, 2008.
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Testimony Regarding Nova Scotia Power Inc's Demand Side Management Plan Testimony of Bruce Biewald, prepared for Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, March 17, 2008.
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The Risks of Participating in the AMPGS Coal Plant Prepared for Natural Resources Defense Council, Ohio Environmental Council, and Sierra Club, February 13, 2008.
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Comments Regarding Integrated Resource Plan for Connecticut Energy Advisory Board Prepared by Connecticut Light & Power, United Illuminating Company, and the Brattle Group Prepared for AARP, February 7, 2008.
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Surrebuttal Testimony Concerning the Need for a Transmission Line in the Saco Bay, Maine Area Surrebuttal Testimony of Bob Fagan, prepared for Maine Office of the Public Advocate, January 10, 2008.
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Increasing Demand Response in Maine Prepared for Maine Public Utilities Commission, January 4, 2008.
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Assessment of Need for Proposed Transmission Line between Pennsylvania and Virginia Testimony of Bob Fagan, prepared for Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, October 31, 2007.
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Testimony Before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Testimony of Rick Hornby, prepared for Washington Office of the Attorney General, October 17, 2007.
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Comments Regarding Rate Structures that will Promote Efficient Deployment of Demand Resources in Massachusetts (D.P.U. 07-50) Prepared for The Energy Consortium, September 10, 2007.
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Testimony Petitioning Tampa Electric on the Need for Polk Power Plant Unit 6 Testimony of David Nichols, prepared for Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, September 6, 2007.
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ISO New England Scenario Analysis Companion Report - Constructing a Future that Meets Regional Goals Prepared for Conservation Law Foundation, and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, August 8, 2007.
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ASHRAE Special Project: Carbon Emissions Calculation Tool Project Report Prepared for American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and & A/C Engineers, June 20, 2007.
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White Paper on Least Cost Electricity Procurement in Rhode Island Prepared for Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Working Group, May 31, 2007.
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Testimony Regarding National Grid's Gas Energy Efficiency Programs Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, March 29, 2007.
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The Cape Light Compact Energy Efficiency Plan: 2007-2012: Providing Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Services to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Through Municipal Aggregation Prepared for Cape Light Compact, March 1, 2007.
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Review of National Grid's Renewable Energy Standard Procurement Plan Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, January 17, 2007.
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Options for State Funded Energy Efficiency Programs in the Forward Capacity Market November 19, 2006.
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Review of Vermont Transmission Planning Process Testimony of Paul Peterson, prepared for Conservation Law Foundation, October 26, 2006.
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Portfolio Management: Tools and Practices for Regulators Prepared for National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, October 1, 2006.
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Summary of VELCO Northwest Reliability Testimony Docket No. 6860 Testimony of Paul Peterson, prepared for Town of Charlotte, and VT, September 20, 2006.
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Electricity Supply Prices in Deregulated Markets - The Problem and Potential Responses Presentation at the NASUCA Mid-Year Meeting by Rick Hornby, Ezra Hausman, and Anna Sommer, prepared for National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, June 13, 2006.
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Electricity Price Increases: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Presentation by Bruce Biewald at the Restructuring Roundtable, May 19, 2006.
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Testimony Regarding the Proposed Big Stone II Coal-Fired Generating Facility Testimony of David Schlissel, Anna Sommer, and Ezra Hausman, prepared for Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, May 19, 2006.
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Energy in the Northern Forest Region: A Situation Analysis Prepared for Northern Forest Center, May 1, 2006.
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Ensuring Delaware's Energy Future: A Response to Executive Order Number 82 Report by the Delaware Cabinet Committee on Energy prepared with technical assistance from Synapse Energy Economics and others, prepared for Delaware Public Service Commission Staff, March 8, 2006.
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The Proposed Broadwater LNG Import Terminal - An Analysis and Assessment of Alternatives Prepared for Connecticut Fund for the Environment, March 2, 2006.
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Regarding the Sierra Pacific Power Company's Gas Demand-Side Management Plan Testimony of Timothy Woolf, prepared for Nevada Bureau of Consumer Protection, February 22, 2006.
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Testimony on an Act to Encourage Energy Efficiency Testimony of Bob Fagan, prepared for Natural Resources Council of Maine, and Environmental Defense, February 9, 2006.
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Study of Potential Mohave Alternative/Complementary Generation Resources Pursuant to CPUC Decision 04-12-016, prepared for Southern California Edison, February 3, 2006.
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Review of NSPI Emissions Compliance Plan Testimony of Bob Fagan, prepared for Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, January 30, 2006.
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Update on New England's Demand Response Programs Presentation by Doug Hurley, January 22, 2006.
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Energy Efficiency in the Northeast Presentation by Bruce Biewald to ACEEE National Conference on Efficiency as a Resource, Berkeley, California, prepared for American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, September 1, 2005.
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Feasibility Study of Alternative Energy and Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies for Low-Income Housing in Massachusetts Prepared for Low-Income Energy Affordability Network of Massachusetts (LEAN), August 1, 2005.
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Methods for Estimating Emissions Avoided by Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, July 8, 2005.
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Electric Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in New England: An Assessment of Existing Policies and Prospects for the Future Prepared for Regulatory Assistance Project, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, May 1, 2005.
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Economic Impacts and Potential Air Emission Reduction from Renewable Generation and Efficiency Programs in New England Prepared for Regulatory Assistance Project, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 15, 2005.
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Evaluating Simplified Methods of Estimating Displaced Emissions in Electric Power Systems: What Works and What Doesn't Prepared for North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), November 4, 2004.
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Analysis of Proposed Changes to Green Mountain Power's Electric Rate Designs Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for AARP, November 4, 2004.
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NEEP Strategic Initiative Review: Qualitative Assessment and Initiative Ranking for the Residential Sector Prepared for Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, October 1, 2004.
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Review of Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Programs in Indiana Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, September 14, 2004.
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Review of Electric Energy Efficiency Programs in Indiana Testimony of William Steinhurst, prepared for Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, August 24, 2004.
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Estimating the Emission Reductions from Energy Efficiency in the Northeast Presentation by Bruce Biewald, prepared for American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, August 1, 2004.
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Energy Efficiency: Still a Cost-Effective Resource Option Prepared for the USAEE/IAEE Conference, Washington, DC, July 1, 2004.
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A Balanced Energy Plan for the Interior West Prepared for Western Resource Advocates, May 1, 2004.
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Review of the Power Smart Programs Contained in BC Hydro's Revenue Requirement Application 2004-05 and 2005-06 Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Sierra Club of Canada, and BC Chapter, April 20, 2004.
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Entergy's Lost Revenues During Cooling System Conversion-related Outages Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, November 3, 2003.
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The Impact of converting the cooling systems at Indian Point Units 2 and 3 on Electric System Reliability Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, November 3, 2003.
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The Impact of Converting Indian Point Units 2 and 3 to Closed-Loop Cooling Systems with Cooling Towers on Entergy's Likely Future Earnings Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, November 3, 2003.
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A Clean Electricity Strategy for the Hudson River Prepared for Pace Law School Energy Project, October 1, 2003.
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A Report for the Hudson River Foundation Prepared for Pace Law School Energy Project, October 1, 2003.
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Estimating the Emission Reduction Benefits of Renewable Electricity and Energy Efficiency in North America: Experience and Methods Prepared for North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), September 22, 2003.
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Modeling Demand Response and Air Emissions in New England Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, September 4, 2003.
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Air Quality In Queens County: Opportunities for Cleaning Up the Air in Queens County and Neighboring Regions Prepared for Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Coalition Helping Organize a Kleaner Environment, and Keyspan Energy, May 12, 2003.
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The Cape Light Compact Energy Efficiency Plan Phase II: 2003-2007 Providing Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Services to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Through Municipal Aggregation, prepared for Cape Light Compact, March 28, 2003.
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Revised Indian Point Retirement Reliability Assessment Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, February 24, 2003.
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Energy Efficiency Potential on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard: Long-Term Forecasts and Scenarios Prepared for Cape Light Compact, February 21, 2003.
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Hydro-Quebec's Energy Efficiency Plan: 2003-2006 Joint testimony of Tim Woolf and Philip Raphals, prepared for Régionaux de l'Environment du Québec, February 5, 2003.
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Multi-Pollutant Programs in CT, MA, NH, and NY Prepared for Ozone Transport Commission (OTC), June 25, 2002.
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Predicting Avoided Emissions from Policies that Encourage Energy Efficiency and Clean Power Prepared for Ozone Transport Commission (OTC), June 24, 2002.
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The Impact of Retiring Indian Point on Electric System Reliability Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, May 7, 2002.
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Weaknesses in the Entergy Study of the Reliability Impacts of Closing Indian Points Units 2 and 3 Prepared for Riverkeeper Inc, and Pace Law School Energy Project, May 7, 2002.
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Survey of Clean Power and Energy Efficiency Programs Prepared for Ozone Transport Commission (OTC), January 14, 2002.
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Powering the South: A Clean & Affordable Energy Plan for the Southern United States Prepared for Renewable Energy Policy Project, January 1, 2002.
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Review of Nevada Power Company's Demand-Side Management Plan Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Nevada Bureau of Consumer Protection, September 26, 2001.
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Consumer and Environmental Benefits of Load Response Presentation by Lucy Johnston, July 16, 2001.
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Demand Response in Electricity Markets Presentation by Bruce Biewald, prepared for National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, June 18, 2001.
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The Other Side of Competitive Markets: Developing Effective Load Response in New England's Electricity Market Prepared for Maine Office of the Attorney General, and Maine Office of the Public Advocate, June 13, 2001.
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Repowering the Midwest Overview of Findings, Presentation by Tim Woolf, February 14, 2001.
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Repowering the Midwest: The Clean Energy Development Plan for the Heartland Prepared for Environmental Law and Policy Center, and A coalition of Midwest environmental advocates, January 1, 2001.
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Marginal Price Assumptions for Estimating Customer Benefits of Air Conditioner Efficiency Standards Comments on the Department of Energy's Proposed Rule for Central Air Conditioners, prepared for Appliance Standards Awareness Project, December 4, 2000.
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Maintaining Electric System Reliability in the Future Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Delaware Public Service Commission Staff, February 2, 2000.
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The Cape Light Compact Energy Efficiency Plan Presentation by Tim Woolf, June 30, 1999.
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Energy Efficiency Policies for Municipal Aggregators Testimony of Tim Woolf, prepared for Cape and Islands Self-Reliance Corporation, January 21, 1998.
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Electric Industry Restructuring and Environmental Sustainability October 1, 1996.
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