Author of EEI-commissioned retail-rate studies60%credibility0 / 0 / 0
Why this score Economic consultancy (CRA International) producing commissioned studies for industry clients; its retail-rate reviews of data-centre tariffs are prepared for and commissioned by the Edison Electric Institute, the investor-owned utilities' trade association, so its conclusions on ratepayer impact are those of an interested commission even where the method is documented.
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In the proceedings we reviewed, regulators found that data centers lower rates for other customers.
Unverified. The study was commissioned by the Edison Electric Institute, the utilities’ trade group. It reviews about 18 utility proceedings and measures no rates. Most of its savings figures are the utilities’ own projections. It calls PJM “a potential exception”.