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Southern California Edison Company Comments on Energy Efficiency Oversight Rulemaking

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Southern California Edison Company (SCE) submits comments on the California Public Utilities Commission's (Commission) Order Instituting Rulemaking for Oversight of Energy Efficiency Portfolios, Policies, Programs, and Evaluation. The document, issued on April 29, 2025, aims to ensure the ongoing success of California's energy efficiency (EE) portfolio by addressing critical policy and implementation issues. SCE supports the Commission's commitment to decarbonization and energy savings goals but identifies key issues that need formal consideration, including prioritizing program affordability, pursuing cost-effectiveness reforms, and providing flexibility in meeting EE goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • SCE supports the Commission's commitment to decarbonization and energy savings goals.
  • The company recommends revising the scope of the rulemaking to address key issues, including:

+ Prioritizing program affordability by addressing portfolio overlap, duplication, third-party program requirements, and underperformance.

+ Pursuing cost-effectiveness reforms that better support long-term ratepayer value and electrification.

+ Providing greater flexibility in meeting EE goals given ongoing and constantly changing market realities.

  • These issues are essential for ensuring the next portfolio cycle operates effectively and efficiently, and should be addressed in a timely manner prior to the start of the next cycle in 2028.
  • The company appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the new EE OIR and recognizes the Commission's efforts to ensure the ongoing success of California's EE portfolio.

Statistics:

  • 2028: The start of the next energy efficiency portfolio cycle.
  • April 29, 2025: The date the Commission issued the Order Instituting Rulemaking.
  • May 19, 2025: The date Southern California Edison Company submitted their comments.
  • 2025: The current year in which the rulemaking is taking place.

Sources:

  • Commission, Order Instituting Rulemaking for Oversight of Energy Efficiency Portfolios, Policies, Programs, and Evaluation. Rulemaking 25-04-010 (April 29, 2025).
  • Southern California Edison Company, Comments of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) on Order Instituting Rulemaking (May 19, 2025).

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