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SPLIT-THE-SAVINGS (Electric Utility) Return to list of terms

The basis for settling economy-energy transactions between utilities. The added costs of the supplier are subtracted from the avoided costs of the buyer, and the difference is evenly divided.

Source: California Energy Commission