How does EPRI assist electric utilities in regulatory compliance?

EPRI plays a significant role in assisting electric utilities with regulatory compliance by offering guidance and best practices. This support includes developing frameworks, tools, and methodologies that utilities can adopt to meet various regulatory requirements effectively. EPRI's extensive research and collaborative efforts help utilities implement industry standards, improve operational efficiency, and ensure that they remain compliant with government and industry regulations.

By providing tailored resources, EPRI enhances the ability of utilities to understand complex regulatory landscapes, thereby facilitating proactive compliance management. This approach not only helps utilities to meet current regulations but also prepares them for upcoming changes in the regulatory environment, ensuring sustainable operations.

The other options, while related to various aspects of utility operations, do not capture the proactive and supportive role that EPRI specifically plays in regulatory compliance. For instance, public relations campaigns do not directly address compliance matters, monitoring and issuing penalties fall under regulatory agencies, and eliminating regulations contradicts the need for compliance under existing legal frameworks.