How Cities Can Mitigate the Impacts of the Gas System and Accelerate the Shift to Clean Energy
This white paper aims to deepen city leaders’ understanding of the interaction between gas distribution systems and local climate objectives.
Public Utility Commissions
Public utility commissions (PUCs) oversee utility activities, including rates, programs, and plans, all of which have direct impacts on commercial and residential energy use in our cities. Below is a collection of IMT resources that can be used to learn more about PUCs and how we’re engaging with them to bring effective energy efficiency projects to local governments.
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Redistributing Power to Communities in Oregon
Verde, Coalition of Communities of Color, and the Institute for Market Transformation pursue energy justice in Oregon, driving community wealth with utility investments.
Putting the People into the Plan
An equitable transition to clean power requires utilities to prioritize input from community stakeholders. Too often, frontline communities and advocates are dissuaded from participating in critical decisions by virtue of the opaque, technical process. With coordinated assistance and capacity-building support from local organizations, there are opportunities for stakeholders to intervene and demand private companies incorporate community feedback.
Public Utilities Commissions and Consumer Advocates: Protecting the Public Interest
This miniguide describes the overlap and distinction between public utility commissions and consumer advocates and how they can strengthen relationships.
In Pursuit of Equitable Clean Energy: The Power of Coalitions for Utility Regulatory Transformation
How more stakeholder engagement in utility planning can increase equity and climate action.
Make Them an Offer They Can’t Refuse: Using Utility Franchise Agreement Negotiations to Achieve Clean Energy Goals
Utility franchise agreements offer a big opportunity for jurisdictions seeking more clean energy.
Public Utility Commissions – The Most Important Regulators You’ve Never Heard Of
Back in September, at the Just Energy Summit—a virtual conference this year, hosted by the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE)—the session I was most excited about was the one on public utility commissions. I’m always eager to hear the ways that folks make the rather dry and esoteric topic of utility regulation both relevant and engaging, and … Continued
The Challenge Facing Gas Bans–and What Can Be Done
This blog takes a look at the challenges for gas bans and what they could mean for the transition to cleaner energy and buildings.
Transforming Utility Regulation to Achieve Climate Goals
Public Utility Commissions can spur decarbonization by expanding their mandate to include climate.
Women in Energy Efficiency: Kelly Crandall
In this Q&A, Kelly, now Uplight’s Director of Risk and Compliance, shared how her current role is creating more sustainable energy opportunities for people and businesses around the world.