Describes the dilemma faced by Advanced Energy (AE), $ 6 million non-profit dedicated to the conservation of energy in North Carolina. Most of the money for their programs based on the social insurance fund (PBF), adopted by the state legislature. With the new efforts of activists in 2006 to expand the role of AE, it was not possible PBF swelling $ 50 to $ 80 million. Naturally, this put the AE in conflict with the power companies wishing to participate in efficiency programs as part of their overall business offerings.
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by V. Kasturi Rangan, Brooke Barton Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: 05 Oct 2007. Prod. #: 508003-PDF-ENG
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