New York State Public Service Commission Seeks Comments on Dynamic Load Management Programs

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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document soliciting comments on the annual reports filed by the state's investor-owned electric utilities concerning their Dynamic Load Management (DLM) Programs. The reports detail the utilities' evaluation of the prior capability year and propose changes for the following year. The public has until March 29, 2021, to submit comments on the reports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking comments on the annual reports filed by the state's investor-owned electric utilities concerning their Dynamic Load Management (DLM) Programs.
  • The reports, which detail the utilities' evaluation of the prior capability year and propose changes for the following year, can be viewed online on the Department of Public Service website.
  • Comments on the reports are being accepted until March 29, 2021, and can be submitted via e-filing, email, or mail to the Secretary of the PSC.
  • The comments will be posted on the Department's website and become part of the official case record.
  • The DLM Programs aim to manage the load on the grid to avoid power outages and reduce energy waste.

Statistics:

  • Number of cases issued by the New York State Public Service Commission: 6 (Case 15-E-0186, Case 15-E-0188, Case 15-E-0189, Case 15-E-0190, Case 15-E-0191, and Case 20-E-0547)
  • Number of comments being accepted on the DLM Program Reports: unlimited
  • Deadline for submitting comments: March 29, 2021
  • Contact information for questions: Bridget Woebbe at Bridget.Woebbe@dps.ny.gov or at (518) 473-6176

Sources:

  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 15-E-0186 - Tariff Filing by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 15-E-0188 - Tariff Filing by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 15-E-0189 - Tariff Filing by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 15-E-0190 - Tariff Filing by Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 15-E-0191 - Tariff Filing by Orange and Rockland, Inc. to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
  • STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Case 20-E-0547 - Tariff filing by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. to Modify its Rider T - Commercial Demand Response Programs, Commercial System Relief Program and Distribution Load Relieve Program, in P.S.C. No. 10 - Electricity NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS (Issued January 22, 2021).