The EERS sets a target for utility companies. Why are they the appropriate organizations to meet the EERS?
Electric and gas utilities have the advantage of existing customer relationships and are uniquely positioned to help consumers realize the benefits of efficiency. Setting annual and cumulative targets helps utilities meet short-term goals and monitor progress. The initial savings targets start at modest levels, giving utilities in states without an existing EERS the opportunity to develop successful energy efficiency programs. As utilities gain experience, they are able to reach higher savings targets by eliminating programs that are not performing as anticipated and building programs that are successfully achieving savings by expanding into additional sectors.
