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NARUC is an association representing the State public service commissioners who regulate essential utility services, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, water, and transportation, throughout the country. As regulators, our members are charged with protecting the public and ensuring that rates charged by regulated utilities are fair, just, and reasonable.

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Summer Committee Meetings a Success!
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A Description of Current Regulatory Practices for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency

World Energy Regulators have published a report on energy efficiency, one of the major issues which can contribute to tackling climate change. The report has been sent to energy ministers in all of the G8 countries in fulfullment of a commitment made by regulators in 2009. The report brings together information from across the globe on regulatory practices (including legal and financial instruments), market-based incentives and information to consumers.   
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Click here for the Full Report

Feed-in Tariffs: Frequently Asked Questions for State Utility Commissioners

There is a growing push in the U.S. to increase renewable energy production in order to build a new green economy and lower carbon emissions. Because of high costs and financing challenges, States are looking for effective policies to drive funding to increase renewable energy, and the feed-in tariff has emerged as a potentially useful tool. This document will explore common questions about feed-in tariffs and the issues faced in particular by State Public Utility Commissions.  
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Smart Grid Resources
click here for a collection of NARUC policies, resolutions, and related information on the Smart Grid.
 

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from the 2009 Annual Convention

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from the 2009 Climate Conference

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from the 2010 Winter Meetings

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Upcoming Events

» 52nd Annual Regulatory Studies Program   read more...

» Annual Regulatory Studies Program Short Course (Commissioners Only)   read more...

» Promoting Renewable Energy Development: An Introductory Workshop for Energy Regulators   read more...

» NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting & Finance Meeting   read more...

» Practical Regulatory Training for the Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Industries   read more...

» Regulatory Fundamentals for Utility Personnel and Analysts   read more...