New York State Public Service Commission Approves Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative

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The New York State Public Service Commission has approved the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative, a program aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting building electrification. The initiative involves various stakeholders, including utility companies and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program's goal is to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency measures and building electrification.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized utility companies to offer energy efficiency programs through 2025.
  • The initiative involves various stakeholders, including Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., National Grid, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and NYSERDA.
  • The program's goal is to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency measures and building electrification.
  • The initiative includes a statewide low-income (LMI) stakeholder session held on December 21, 2020, and subsequent presentations and notes.
  • The program is part of the New York State Public Service Commission Order Authorizing Utility Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Portfolios through 2025.
  • Stakeholders have attached the Statewide LMI Stakeholder Webinar Presentation and Notes to the document submitted to the Commission.
  • The initiative aims to promote energy efficiency and building electrification, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.

Statistics:

  • The initiative aims to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency measures and building electrification.
  • The program is authorized through 2025.
  • The statewide LMI stakeholder session was held on December 21, 2020.
  • The initiative involves multiple stakeholders, including utility companies and NYSERDA.

Sources:

  • New York State Public Service Commission (February 5, 2021) ELECTRONIC FILING
  • Re: Matter Number 18-M-0084: In the Matter of the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative
  • Statewide LMI Stakeholder Webinar Presentation and Notes from the stakeholder session held on December 21, 2020