Decoupling Policies: Options to Encourage Energy Efficiency Policies for Utilities

Decoupling can be a
win-win strategy to both
utility companies and their
customers by breaking the
link between electricity and
gas sales and revenue. A
well-designed decoupling
plan helps keep utility
profits steady and customers’
energy costs in check—and
it removes the disincentive
for utilities to promote
energy efficiency programs.