Energy Management Systems for Buildings are Booming

[David__77]

5. The problem is being addressed...

It's addressed through independent measurement and verification of energy impacts by third party contractors. Also, utilities generally retain a contractor to implement their energy efficiency programs, and because there's independent evaluation, and they are often compensated based on "evaluated" energy savings, there is a built-in incentive to ensure incentives are based on accurate estimates of energy savings.

Also, the utilities aren't really concerned whether its the consumer or the supplier that is capturing upstream incentives. They are just interested in facilitating market transformation/stocking practices. I don't necessarily think that's a good idea though.