California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact: Terrie Prosper, 415.703.1366, news@cpuc.ca.gov Docket #: R. 08-07-011
CPUC ISSUES DRAFT STATEWIDE STRATEGIC
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN FOR COMMENT
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2008 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued for comment its Draft Strategic Plan for Energy Efficiency, which continues the state's efforts to ensure efficient use of energy resources through 2020 and beyond.
In October 2007, the CPUC took steps to make energy efficiency a way of life in California by focusing on achieving long-term energy savings by changing the way Californians use energy. The CPUC recognized that these very ambitious goals require long-term strategic planning.
On June 2, 2008, per CPUC order, Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company jointly proposed a California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (CEESP). The CPUC's Draft Strategic Plan issued today draws from the CEESP.
Key next steps in the schedule for the Draft Strategic Plan are as follows:
Event |
Date |
Prehearing conference and public workshop to discuss issues raised by the CEESP, the CPUC staff Draft Strategic Plan, and issues in the Rulemaking. It is anticipated that CPUC staff will present the Draft Strategic Plan and explain the differences from the plan filed with Application 08-06-004. |
July 18, 2008, at 10 a.m., CPUC Auditorium, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA |
Opening Comments on the Draft Strategic Plan filed.
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July 31, 2008 |
Reply Comments on the Draft Strategic Plan filed. |
August 7, 2008 |
The CPUC plans to vote on the plan in September.
The CPUC's ruling and the Draft Strategic Plan for Energy Efficiency are available at http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/efile/RULINGS/85173.htm. More information on the Strategic Plan is also available at www.californiaenergyefficiency.com.
For more information about the CPUC, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
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