1. What type of incentive regulation do the followingexamples demonstrate?a)The regulator sets the price of the natural gasutility based on the average natural gas prices inthe neighboring 3 townsb)The regulator has set the maximum price perkWh for 2021 at $90c)ln New York, Earnings Adjustment Mechanismsreward utilities for expanding energy efficiency

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