FIGURE 1
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
8) Fiscal Agent
9) Dispute Resolution
10) Program Implementers
FIGURE 2
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Pre-Restructuring ("Collaborative") Era
3) Research and Analysis in Support of Policy Oversight
CPUC with input from Collaborative Working Groups
4) Program Choice
Utilities with Industry Working Groups (outgrowth of California Collaborative)
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Utilities
FIGURE 3
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Restructuring Era- Attempted Independent Administration*
3) Research and Analysis in Support of Policy Oversight
CBEE technical support
CBEE Competitive RFP
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Independent Program Administrators (IPAs)
Note:
· Goal was to "facilitate privatization of Energy Efficiency Services"
· CPUC found that an admin structure dependent on shareholder incentives was "incompatible with goal of transforming the market"
· CBEE was formed to oversee limited term contracts to transition to a privatized market
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and
Non-Utilities
*Never Implemented. IOUs continued in Interim Administrator role
FIGURE 4
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Current Structure (since Summer 2000 Initiatives)
Energy Division staff reviews program applications and makes selection recommendations to CPUC; Energy Division staff oversees portfolio management with respect to development and review of program implementation plans, for both IOU and non-IOU programs. Non-IOU program implementation plans and contracts (and any changes) reviewed by Energy Division, and subject to ALJ approval. Energy Division reviews and approves any IOU proposed changes to the program implementation plans that involve: (1) significant fund shifting across budget categories, (2) changes to incentive amounts offered to third-party implementers, (3) changes in program design or program offerings. ALJ approval is also needed for time extensions to non-utility programs.
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Utilities, CPUC staff/ALJ
Note:
· Structure was established during Electric Crisis to acquire energy savings (vs. market transformation)
· CPUC stepped in to address tensions between utilities and non-utility implementers, and while utilities were not creditworthy
· No Advisory Committees
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and Non-Utilities as determined by the CPUC
FIGURE 5
INTEGRATED PORTFOLIO MGMT (IOUs Coalition)*
1) Policy Oversight
CPUC
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Utilities. Coordinate with PAC and PAGs, including public workshops.
4) Program Choice
Utilities, annual filing with CPUC (Advice Letter). Input from PAC and PAGs.
2) Quality Assurance
CPUC. ED input and oversight of audits. ORA manages independent evaluation of program accomplishments.
7) Management of Individual Program EM&V
CEMAG, with ED staff input to review plans. Implementers select EM&V contractors from CEMAG approved list or via competitive bid.
9) Dispute Resolution
CPUC. Initially, may go to ED, IOU, CEMAG
*Coalition Members: SCE, Building Owners and Managers Association, Coalition of California Utility Employees, Efficiency Partnership, Northern California Power Agency, PG&E, Richard Heath and Assoc., SMUD, SDG&E, SoCalGas and The Energy Coalition
Terms:
CEMAG: California Efficiency Measurement Advisory Group
PAC: Policy Advisory Committee
PAG: Program Advisory Groups
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and
Non-Utilities
FIGURE 6
3) Research and Analysis in Support of Policy Oversight
Energy Division with CEC collaboration. MEC provides EM&V input, ELC policy input, and EST technical input.
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS (NRDC/LIF Coalition)*
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Utilities. EST will coordinate between Utilities and implementers and provide annual report on recommendations from improvements
4) Program Choice
CPUC (Advice Letter).
Utilities in lead role. Input provided by EST and ELC. Independent Observer hired by ED. Public meetings built-in. 20% set-aside (min) for competitive bid non-IOU implementers. RFP approved by CPUC.
2) Quality Assurance
CPUC. Staff leads with input via EST annual reports and MEC EM&V recommendations. ORA performs independent evaluation of program savings.
9) Dispute Resolution
CPUC. EST, Independent Observer and ED will provide initial help.
*Coalition Members: NRDC, ACEEE, CHEERS, Electric and Gas Industries Assoc, Equipoise, HMG, ICF, KEMA-Xenergy, Latino Issues Forum, Nexant, Silicon Valley Manufacturers Group
Terms:
MEC= Measurement & Evaluation Committee
ELC= Efficiency Leadership Council
EST= Efficiency Solutions Team
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and
Non-Utilities
FIGURE 7
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS (NRDC/LIF Coalition Amended)*
8) Fiscal Agent
Utilities (and Board of Equalization)
4) Program Choice
CPUC (Advice Letter).
Utilities in lead role. Input provided by EST and PAGs. ED as Independent Observer. Public meetings built-in. 20% set-aside (min) for competitive bid non-IOU implementers. RFP approved by CPUC.
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Utilities. PAGs will coordinate between Utilities and implementers and provide annual report on recommendations from improvements
2) Quality Assurance
CPUC. Staff leads with input via EST and PAGs annual reports and MEC EM&V recommendations. ORA performs independent evaluation of program savings.
9) Dispute Resolution
CPUC. PAGs, Independent Observer and ED will provide initial help.
*Coalition Members: NRDC, ACEEE, CHEERS, Electric and Gas Industries Assoc, Equipoise, HMG, ICF, KEMA-Xenergy, Latino Issues Forum, Nexant, Silicon Valley Manufacturers Group
Terms:
MEC= Measurement & Evaluation Committee
EST= Efficiency Solutions Team
PAGs = Program Advisory Groups
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and
Non-Utilities
FIGURE 8
EFFICIENCY CALIFORNIA (TURN/ORA Coalition)*
8) Fiscal Agent
Utilities and Board of Equalization required to transfer funding to PA.
1) Policy Oversight
CPUC
3) Research and Analysis in Support of Policy Oversight
CPUC? CALMAC, CEC, PA, and ED all provide input.
4) Program Choice
PA is lead with input from EEAC. Choice is through a competitive bid process, subject to CPUC approval.
2) Quality Assurance
CPUC. ED coordinates input from CALMAC, EEAC, and via contractors for periodic verification of savings and achievement of overall goals.
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
PA**
9) Dispute Resolution
CPUC. PA, CALMAC provide initial response.
*Coalition Members: TURN, ORA,
SDREO, CCSF, K.J. Kammerer & Assoc
**Program Administrator cannot be
a utility or other program implementer
except for Community Choice
Aggregators (CCAs)
Terms:
CALMAC= California Measurement
Advisory Council
EEAC= Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
10) Program Implementers
Utilities and Non-Utilities contracting directly with PA
FIGURE 9
CALIFORNIA COALITION FOR EE (WEM/SESCO)*
8) Fiscal Agent
Utilities and Board of Equalization
4a) Direct Energy Savings Program Choice-
Administrators and Implementers through Standard Offer
5) Portfolio Management of Programs
Administrators. CPUC regularly reviews performance of Administrators
2) Quality Assurance
CPUC with input from EM&V Committee
4b) Non-Direct Energy Savings Program Choice
CPUC chosen Special Administrator (limit of 5% total budget)
7) Management of Individual Program EM&V
Each Administrator selects EM&V contractors approved by CPUC to inspect installations
*Coalition Members: Women's Energy Matters, Local Power, Community First Coalition, SESCO, RESCUE
**CPUC can elect to have a separate entity act as System Director.
10) Program Implementers
CCAs, Utilities, Non-Utilities
FIGURE 10
SUMMARY of ADOPTED ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE for ENERGY EFFICIENCY
