Are energy efficiency standards within the electricity sector a form of regulatory capture?

被引:6
作者
Croucher, Matt [1 ]
机构
[1] Arizona State Univ, Seidman Res Inst, WP Carey Sch Business, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
关键词
Energy efficiency; Regulatory capture; Decoupling;
D O I
10.1016/j.enpol.2011.03.061
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
There is a growing trend to introduce energy efficiency standards at the state level. We examine why electricity utilities may be in favor of such a standard and conclude that energy efficiency standards may be a form of regulatory capture. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:3602 / 3604
页数:3
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