Updated Energy Savings Table
IOUs developed an updated energy savings table to reflect emerging products. IOUs propose to base savings on the Energy Star specifications for lighting on this updated energy savings table. This request is granted.
Duct Testing and Sealing and Cool Roofs
IOUs state that they (1) may include duct testing and sealing, and (2) will not offer rebates on cool roofs based upon product development and availability for a broad market retrofit market. We require IOUs to include in their implementation plans the specific conditions when duct testing/sealing and cool roof measures will be provided to customers.
Training and Certification of Contractors
PG&E proposes to train and certify contractors through the North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE), which is the leading certification programs for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry and is the only test supported by the entire industry. The proposed modification is more appropriate under statewide education/training or training/certification programs. Therefore, we are denying PG&E's proposed modification. Budget allocated for this training and certification should be reallocated specifically to customer incentives.
PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS (PROCUREMENT):
In addition to the above modifications, SCE also propose offering $50 rebate for Energy Star qualified refrigerators while SDG&E proposes replacement of refrigerators for qualified customers. These additional offerings are granted. SCE and SDG&E should each submit a program implementation that clearly delineates the different measures that are subject to rebate under each program. In addition, SDG&E should submit a timeline with adequate information on various activities.
PROGRAM BUDGETS AND TARGETS:
Program Budget |
Energy Reduction Target (kWh)* |
Demand Reduction Target (kW)* |
Energy Reduction (Therms)* | |
SCG |
$6,482,000 |
5,484,524 |
1,555 |
2,493,508 |
SCE |
$10,000,000 |
71,885,715 |
21,993 |
0 |
SDG&E |
$5,800,000 |
61,015,352 |
10,256 |
396,642 |
PG&E |
$38,257,722 |
393,419,112 |
69,952 |
4,405,591 |
PGC Total |
$60,539,722 |
531,804,703 |
103,756 |
7,295,741 |
SCE Procurement |
$24,507,380 |
438,107,968 |
76,743 |
0 |
SDG&E Procurement |
$11,490,000 |
47,423,486 |
7,925 |
1,553,679 |
Procurement Total |
$35,997,380 |
485,531,454 |
84,668 |
1,553,679 |
*Minimum expectations based upon reduced budget, pending program implementation.
For 2002, SCE spent more than 90% of its SFEER funds and less than 80% of its Upstream Residential Lighting fund. SCE is also requesting a sizeable amount of procurement funds for this program. We are adjusting SCE's budget from $16,000,000 (excluding EM&V) to $10,000,000 to reflect a budget more consistent with 2003 budget and the overall budget available in the SCE territory. Because of the savings in administration, material preparations, and communications with market actors, we expect SCE to achieve the above minimum energy savings based upon reduced budget, pending program implementation finalization.
We are also adjusting PG&E's budget from $49,197,762 (including EM&V) to $38,257,722. The reduced budget reflects adjustment in overhead costs, deletion of media promotions budget; it's a budget more consistent with 2003 budget level. PG&E should coordinate with Flex Your Power campaign for statewide media promotions.
3. Statewide Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates - 1118-04, 1176-04, 1195-04, 1236-04, 1246-04
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTER(S): |
SCE SDG&E SoCalGas PG&E |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (PGC and Procurement):
The Multifamily program promotes energy savings by providing cash rebates for the installation of qualified energy-efficient products in apartment dwelling units, in the common areas of apartment and condominium complexes and common areas of mobile home parks. Property owners, and property managers as authorized agents for property owners, of existing residential multifamily complexes with five or more dwelling units may qualify. The Multifamily Rebate program combines information, education, and energy management services that include targeted marketing and customer incentives to encourage property owners/managers to select energy efficient measures. The Multifamily Rebate program offers rebates for the following types of measures: apartment improvements, common area improvements, mechanical improvements and high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment.
PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS:
PGC
This statewide program is approved as proposed with the following exception: The budgets proposed by SCE, SDG&E and PG&E were reduced to amounts that are similar to those approved for PY2003. In recommending these reductions to the Commission, staff took program results from PY2003 into account. Adjustments to energy savings goals were made in proportion to the budget reduction. Revised per measure projections will need to be resubmitted by those three IOUs, in the form of a revised proposal, to account for those energy savings and budget adjustments.
