(LESLIE E. KOSSOFF/AP) By Ashley Halsey III By Ashley Halsey III April 29, 2014. With pressure mounting to avert a transportation funding crisis this summer, the Obama administration Tuesday opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways to raise revenue for roadway repairs.
Avoided Cost. Avoided cost analysis is a widely accepted method for estimating the economic benefits associated with renewable energy, energy efficiency, or conservation programs. Naturally, the term âavoided costâ refers to the cost no longer incurred as the result of a project or action.
No Energy Savings. From the early, humorous musings of Benjamin Franklin to the first widespread implementation of daylight savings during World War I and into the present day, observing DST has had a foundation in energy savings. Lighter evenings mean lower demand for illumination and electricity, the theory goes.