PUC Seeks Comments On Revisions To Act 129 Total Resource Cost Test

The Public Utility Commission Wednesday issued for comment revisions to the total resource cost (TRC) test to analyze the costs and benefits of energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) plans submitted by electric distribution companies (EDCs). 

Act 129 of 2008 directs the Commission to use a TRC test to analyze the costs and benefits of the EDCs’ EE&C plans.

The Commission voted 5-0 to issue changes to the TRC test for comment. The proposed TRC test will be used in the event a Phase III of the EE&C program is implemented.  In separate action at today’s Public Meeting, the Commission voted to seek comments on a Tentative Implementation Order.

Commissioner James H. Cawley issued a statement.

On October 15, 2008, Act 129 of 2008 became law and included implementation of EE&C programs that would produce usage reductions to meet legislatively-mandated targets through May 31, 2013.  On Aug. 2, 2012, the PUC issued a Final Implementation Order adopting a three-year Phase II Act 129 EE&C Program that will operate from June 1, 2013, through May 31, 2016.

On October 23, 2014, the Commission issued a Secretarial Letter seeking comments on a possible Phase III of the EE&C program. In addition, the Commission held a stakeholder meeting on December 2, 2014, to provide interested parties an opportunity to identify additional issues and concerns regarding the design of any future EE&C program and to address any questions regarding the topics and issues presented in the Phase III Secretarial Letter.

For more information, visit the PUC’s Act 129 webpage.


3/16/2015

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