Stanton, Tom

Regulatory Innovations Platforms for Public Utilities

This paper is about the design, functions, and implementation of regulatory innovations platforms for public utility. Such platforms are intended to enable the rapid testing of new technologies and business models, incorporating at least some regulatory flexibility as necessary to facilitate testing, while managing and limiting exposure to associated risks. The platforms are also designed to ensure rapid learning for all participating parties, including innovators, utility companies, and utility regulators.