IV. Programs Selected

The programs selected are shown in the chart in Attachment 1 to this decision. We attach the Energy Division's description of each selected program, required program modifications, budget and other information in Attachment 3 hereto.

As noted above, single and multi-family dwellings have been difficult to reach with energy efficiency programs historically. Nonetheless, we have selected a number of worthwhile local residential programs. We have also chosen a diverse portfolio of local nonresidential programs, focusing on such hard-to-reach sectors as very small commercial customers (e.g., independent grocery stores and restaurants) in rural counties outside the Bay Area; agricultural customers, and small wastewater facilities in the Central Valley and other parts of the state. Finally, we have very selectively funded information and training programs. While we believe our overall energy efficiency portfolio must contain such programs, too many information programs may confuse consumers and other users of energy efficiency programs. By the same token, the large number of proposals we received in this category gave us the luxury of selecting among several very well-targeted proposals.