State Guides to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning

The State Guides to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning series aims to inform members of essential energy efficiency policy information for each of SEEA’s eleven states across the Southeast. Each document (with slight variations by state) provides an overview of the electric utilities, explains the Public Service Commission structure and proceedings, provides contact information for Commissioners and key staff members, and summarizes important state and utility policies relating to energy efficiency in each state.

Energy Efficiency Policy

Tennessee State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
February 2024

The Tennessee Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Tennessee. The guide outlines the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Kentucky State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
August 2022

The Kentucky Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Kentucky. The guide outlines the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Alabama State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
March 2020

The Alabama Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Alabama. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Arkansas: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
March 2020

The Arkansas Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Arkansas. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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South Carolina: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
March 2020

The South Carolina Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in South Carolina. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, particularly the Energy Freedom Act of 2019, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Florida: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
November 2019

The Florida Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Florida. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, namely the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA), and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Georgia: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
October 2019

The Georgia Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Georgia. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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North Carolina: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
October 2019

The North Carolina Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in North Carolina. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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Virginia: State Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning
October 2019

The Virginia Guide to Utility Energy Efficiency Planning summarizes key information about energy efficiency regulation and planning in Virginia. The guide summarizes the roles of state agencies involved in the utility regulatory process, reviews existing state policies that affect energy efficiency, and highlights ways for third-party engagement in regulatory proceedings.

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