Inclusive Utility Investments Clean Energy Works Inclusive Utility Investment Task Force Fund more inclusive and equitable clean energy upgrades. SEPA partnered with Clean Energy Works from 2022 to 2025 to raise awareness of the value and use cases of inclusive utility investment programs, such as Pay As You Save® (PAYS®). These programs can provide financial benefits to utilities, utility customers, and building owners by funding customer-sited energy improvements, including behind-the-meter grid assets. In 2025, SEPA published Inclusive Utility Investment Guide for Distributed Energy Resources, a key product of this multi-year partnership and industry-wide initiative, with extensive contributions from industry stakeholders. The Guide pairs well with a companion blog, Scaling DER Deployment via Inclusive Utility Investment: Lessons, Opportunities, and Guidance. Utility Benefits: High customer participation No customer qualification is required, ensuring all customers can benefit Grid benefits through reduced load and peak shaving Opportunity to earn a rate of return on investments Learn more about Inclusive Utility Investments Customer Benefits: Turnkey delivery of building upgrades at no or little upfront cost Lower electric bill, no debt obligation, and improved comfort Ownership opportunity after the utility recovers its investment Learn about Pay As You Save® programs Please email [email protected] with any questions or feedback.