The document discusses a proposal by Jim Rogers, the CEO of Duke Energy, called "save-a-watt" which aims to incentivize utilities to invest in energy efficiency rather than power plant construction. It would reward utilities based on the kilowatts of energy they save customers through efficiency programs, like installing devices to adjust AC and appliances during peak times. This could lower overall customer bills while reducing emissions. The proposal argues that energy efficiency should be treated like a production cost and utilities should be motivated to maximize efficiency gains over building more infrastructure. If implemented well in North Carolina, it could drive a major shift in the energy paradigm.