Best Practice Guide

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Planning an Energy Program

Funding and Approval

Lighting

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Central HVAC System

Distributed Generation

Demand Response

Commissioning

Procurement Policy

Water Use

Education

Energy Efficiency in Telecommuting

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Best Practice Guide Glossary

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AVOIDED COST Return to list of terms

The cost the utility would incur but for the existence of an independent generator or other energy service option. Avoided cost rates have been used as the power purchase price utilities offer independent suppliers (see Qualifying Facilities).

Source: California Energy Commission