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Policymakers should not approve advanced or up-front payments for major capital construction projects. This includes for nuclear and coal plants.
State policymakers should rely on securitization only when it results in the lowest overall costs for consumers. Securitization plans must include consumer protections.
Policymakers should ensure that solar customers pay their fair share of costs and nonbypassable fees.
Policymakers should refrain from approving utility requests to join a regional transmission organization (RTO) or independent system operator (ISO) if they have not
Policymakers should ensure that smart-grid technology makes the grid more efficient, reliable, and secure. The grid should also be better connected.
Policymakers should prohibit any time-of-use metering and billing program that is likely to:
Policymakers in states without retail energy competition should refrain from introducing it. Strong regulatory oversight is essential to ensure consumer protections.