• Utilities and governments systematically engage industry in the development of programs, policies, rate designs, taxation regimes, and bylaws.

• Industry is informed at an early design stage, given adequate time to respond, and is kept informed on an ongoing basis.

• Industry input is valued and incorporated as appropriate and industry is kept informed of the status of their recommendations.

• Industry takes an active role in assisting with program and policy design and is organized to facilitate ongoing consultation and collaboration.

• Industry works to ensure broad industry-based input is available to utilities and governments.

• Industry is willing to respond to needs and requirements of Utility and Government initiatives for which there has been sufficient consultation/collaboration.