tariffs, three basic implementation issues require attention. First, should it be a default or optional tariff, and for which … customer classes? Second, what types of tariff design is most appropriate, given prevailing policy objectives, wholesale market … structure, ratemaking practices and standards, and customer preferences? Third, if a primary goal for RTP implementation is to …

paid in its design and implementation, default RTP service can also provide a solid foundation for developing price … initiated customer choice in the past 5-7 years reach an important juncture in retail market design. Most states with retail … cultivating price responsive demand.1 As of summer 2005, default service RTP was in place or approved for future implementation in …

those involved in its design and implementation, we also interviewed regulatory staff and utilities in each state, as well … choice in the past 5-7 years reach an important juncture in retail market design. Most states with retail choice established … related to the development of competitive retail markets. However, we also find that, if efforts are made in its design and …

history and outlook, program design and implementation, customer participation, and participant price response. The results … implementation of default service in states with retail choice. Most experience with RTP has been as an optional service, that is, a …

We analyze the impact of retail rate design on the economics of grid-connected commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems in …

identify key trends related to: utilities motivations for implementing RTP, evolution of RTP tariff design, program …

following the implementation of RPS policies. To date, wind energy has been the primary beneficiary of state RPS policies …