CEE’s first evaluation workshop for regulators, held June 9 in Lansing, Mich., proved to be a valuable exercise. Entitled “Evaluation for Achieving Energy Efficiency Policy Objectives,” the session introduced evaluation issues, approaches, and methods in a way that is relevant to the work of regulators.

The workshop was held as part of the Institute for Public Utilities’ week-long Advanced Regulatory Studies Program, held annually at Michigan State University. CEE arranged for two members of its Evaluation Committee to lead the proceedings – Ken Keating of Bonneville Power Administration and Marian Brown of Southern California Edison.

The workshop contents were developed with the help of an advisory group of members’ evaluators, and the CEE Evaluation Committee commented on the draft materials.

CEE is making plans to hold the workshop again next June, and is also investigating ways to bring it to more regulators without requiring travel. One such option is a Webcast.

For more information, contact CEE Research and Evaluation Manager Monica Nevius at 617-589-3949, ext. 227.

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