LBNL recently provided technical assistance funded by DOE to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to inform their decision-making about changes to their existing self-direct program for commercial and industrial customers.  Self-direct programs are usually targeted at large industrial customers with specialized needs or strong in-house energy engineering capacity.  These programs are found in at least 24 states, and there is significant variety in how these programs are structured - with important implications for the additionality and reliability of the energy savings that result.  LBNL reviewed existing programs and compared key elements of self-direct program design.   For additional questions about this work, please contact Merrian Borgeson.