(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.
Current Issues & Trends See more 1  âº. Total U.S. energy expenditures in 2015 were the lowest in more than a decade. 2  Many states have adopted policies to encourage energy efficiency. 3  Among states, Texas consumes the most energy, Vermont the least. 4  Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010.