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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A legal obligation(traditionally given to utilities) to provide service to a customer where competitors have decided they do not want that customer's business.

Source: California Energy Commission