“Free” Money from Electric Deregulation: Getting Your Share of Public Benefit Funds

Abstract

ABSTRACT Amidst the ballyhoo and confusion surrounding deregulation, there is an opportunity missed by many of those who have complained the loudest about what a bust utility competition has been so far. As part of that restructuring, money is now available for energy efficiency studies, upgrades, and R&D—but energy users should move swiftly before it's gone.