Collaborative governance challenges in energy efficiency and conservation: The case of Pennsylvania

Jingyu Guo, Daniel J. Mallinson, Selena E. Ortiz and Lisa Domenica Iulo

Utilities Policy, 2024, vol. 87, issue C

Abstract: Energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) programming operates through a complex network of governments, utilities, not-for-profits, and human service organizations. The function of these networks and how clients are potentially disadvantaged by ineffectiveness and inefficiency is unclear. This study uses EE&C programming in Pennsylvania to understand the related collaborative governance challenges. It demonstrates the benefit of collaborative governance theory for identifying barriers and opportunities to EE&C network function and draws from experts within the network to identify each. It concludes with future research directions and the policy implications of mistrust and loose coordination within EE&C networks.

Keywords: Collaborative governance; Energy efficiency; State policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2024.101721

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