(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.
Some local energy programs offer you a rebate towards the cost of your energy audit, sometimes offering as much as $250 of the total cost. These programs are great because they use only professionally trained energy auditors that offer an in-depth energy assessment and meet certain certification criteria.ree Energy Audits. Free energy audits are commonly offered by a local utility company, or through a local energy program funded by the government. These are usually âwalk throughâ energy audits that offer standard, general recommendations for energy improvement, typically aimed at lowering energy bills.