Would revenue decoupling support Delawares goals for reducing energy use?
Revenue decoupling would support Delaware’s ambitious goals of reducing demand for electricity, as specified in the Delaware’s Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act of 2009. Further, the Act mandates that a revenue decoupling mechanism be adopted for Delaware’s regulated utilities by the end of 2010. It is expected that revenue decoupling would allow the company to participate fully in energy efficiency measures designed by the Sustainable Energy Utility. These measures will enable customers to reduce their energy costs which are the most significant portion of their electric bills.
