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Energy Efficiency Programs in New York State: Key Changes and Outcomes

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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining changes to energy efficiency programs in the state. The document, titled Cases 19-E-0378 et al., outlines the new rates and revenue requirements for energy efficiency programs, as well as the elimination of two demand response programs. The changes aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of energy efficiency programs in the state, while also reducing costs for ratepayers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Companies' base electric and gas delivery rates now reflect energy efficiency program costs, which were previously collected through the "EE Tracker" portion of the System Benefit Charge (SBC).
  • The energy efficiency program costs for Rate Year 1 reflect amounts consistent with the January 2020 EE Order, with reductions of 15% for NYSEG Gas, RG&E Electric, and RG&E Gas, and 20% for NYSEG Electric.
  • The Parties recognize that the adjustments to the RY1 through RY3 budgets do not reduce the overall budgets for years 2020-2025 established in the January 2020 Order.
  • The Companies will discontinue the SBC-EE Tracker component of the SBC surcharge, but will continue to collect costs associated with energy efficiency programs not administered through the Companies.
  • Up to 13 additional FTEs will be added to the Conservation and Load Management group to support increased energy efficiency targets.
  • The Parties will defer any revenue requirement impact of increased budgets and targets established by the Commission, and will reconcile the revenue requirement effect of the actual level of costs incurred for the energy efficiency programs.

Statistics:

  • $291,169,121: total 2020-2025 budget for NYSEG Electric
  • $38,721,068: total 2020-2025 budget for NYSEG Gas
  • $126,027,082: total 2020-2025 budget for RG&E Electric
  • $31,794,046: total 2020-2025 budget for RG&E Gas
  • 6: additional FTEs authorized for NYSEG's Conservation and Load Management group
  • 7: additional FTEs authorized for RG&E's Conservation and Load Management group
  • 13: total additional FTEs for Conservation and Load Management groups

Sources:

  • New York State Department of Public Service, Cases 19-E-0378 et al., appendix Y Joint Proposal, page 1-3.
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
  • New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG)

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