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Public Utilities Commission of California Initiates Rulemaking Concerning Energy Efficiency

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The Public Utilities Commission of California (CPUC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding, R. 13-11-005, to address energy efficiency rolling portfolios, policies, programs, evaluation, and related issues. On January 8, 2021, the CPUC served the parties with the proposed decision providing directions for implementation of the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program. The proceeding involves numerous parties, including residential and commercial energy consumers, energy efficiency organizations, and large energy consumers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CPUC has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to address energy efficiency rolling portfolios, policies, programs, evaluation, and related issues.
  • The proceeding involves numerous parties, including residential and commercial energy consumers, energy efficiency organizations, and large energy consumers.
  • The proposed decision provides directions for implementation of the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program.
  • The parties involved include The Greenlining Institute, Energy Producers & Users Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Southern California Gas Company, among others.
  • The rulemaking proceeding will likely impact energy efficiency policies and programs in California, with potential implications for residential and commercial energy consumers.
  • The proceeding is likely to result in the development of new energy efficiency standards and performance metrics.

Statistics:

  • 64 parties are listed on the CPUC's official service list for the proceeding.
  • The proceeding involves 17 different types of parties, including residential and commercial energy consumers, energy efficiency organizations, and large energy consumers.
  • The proposed decision provides directions for implementation of the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program, which may result in significant energy savings for California schools.
  • The rulemaking proceeding is expected to take several months to complete, with a potential decision date in mid-2021.

Sources:

  • Order Instituting Rulemaking Concerning Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolios, Policies, Programs, Evaluation, and Related Issues ("R. 13-11-005"), Commission of the State of California, Public Utilities Commission.
  • Comments on the Proposed Decision Providing Directions for Implementation of School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program, Public Advocates Office.

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