Bob_Kingery

Michael,

I like your creativity on this topic.

I do not think the utilities would oppose a plan like this because the impact would be less than the positive PR they would receive. Also they would be assisting a group of clients that are most at risk not to pay their bills so the income would probably not decline in a significant way. Many utilities in the USA are also in a position to need to build new power plants and utilities are trying to bank as much positive PR as they can to assist in getting new plants pushed thru the system.

Who would administer this one is a sticky one. A small transaction $ is hard to manage efficiently and utilities are not known for prowess in this area. Someone who could aggregate more at a neighborhood level might be better.

HERS raters are in a good position to assist in the QC process. Characterizing of homes is an important step. Some types are really easy, other complex. Take the easy ones and do them first. Training is less and mistakes/liability is easier to control.

Keep cracking on this rock as it is one worth breaking open!

Thanks,

Bob Kingery
SOuthern-energy.com