This paper describes a methodology by which a broad spectrum of solar technologies can be implemented at public schools through an inherently cost-effective Demand Side Management program.
Customer support is enhanced and maintained by an adjunct education program.
In the RIM cost-effectiveness test, the actual cost of a measure to a utility is immaterial. What is of critical importance is how much the measure costs the utility in terms of incentive payments, administrative costs and marketing costs. A well designed utility DSM program provides a cost-effective catalyst to accelerate the introduction of a desired technology. This paper explores such a catalyst-a DSM program that promotes solar technologies called Solar for Schools. Solar for Schools is inherently cost effective under all present and future conditions and makes use of currently available solar technologies.