Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency and Demand Response are the first priority in California's loading order for energy resources. Pursuant to applicable Public Utilities Code sections, the CPUC regulates the IOUs' energy efficiency programs. Energy efficiency typically refers to the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures to reduce energy usage and eliminate energy losses in homes, businesses, and new construction. An energy efficient home or business can help consumers reduce energy usage while maintaining comparable service, thereby saving money on utility bills. On September 24, 2009, the CPUC approved funding and programs for the 2010-2012 energy efficiency program cycle. These energy efficiency programs are projected to save 7000GWh, 3460MW, and 150 MMTherms and follow the 2006-2008 program cycle, which resulted in savings of over 6000GWh, 1175MW, and 84MMTherms. The funding is 42% higher than the prior three-year cycle (2006-2008) and will support programs designed to produce deeper and more comprehensive savings that the Commission believes California's utilities can and will achieve. These programs and related energy savings are a key component of California's broader energy policies and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies. Energy Division’s Demand-side Management (Evaluation, Measurement and Verification and Integrated Demand-side Analysis), and Residential and Non-Residential Programs sections work with the IOUs to develop and evaluate these energy efficiency programs.

What's New

Energy Efficiency Financing Workshop - On January 10, 2012, CPUC Administrative Law Judge Julie Fitch filed a Ruling on Energy Efficiency Finance that proposes the development of a larger efficiency financing program supported with both ratepayer funds and private capital funds. Pursuant to the ALJ Ruling, an EE Finance workshop is scheduled for February 8-10, 2012. You may read the agenda here, and check this site occasionally as workshop materials are posted.

Commissioner Mark Ferron's Introductory Remarks

EE Finance Workshop materials and presentations:

Post-2012 Evaluation, Measurement and Verification - In D.10-10-033, the Commission directed its Policy and Planning Division to lead a workshop series, in collaboration with Energy Division, to explore post-2012 Evaluation, Measurement and Verification issues.

Look in the workshop section at the bottom of this page for information on upcoming workshops in the series.

Oct. 6, 2011: CPUC Approves Plan to Continue Gas Public Purpose Programs

Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V)

Evaluation and Verification Reports

Post-2012 Commission Decisions - D.10-10-033 (within R.09-11-014) establishing EM&V guidelines for post-2012 program cycles.
2010-2012 Program Cycle
- Public Document Site - The CPUC's public document review site for the 2010-2012 program cycle. Receive project updates and comment on specific documents, from the Joint overarching evaluation plan to project-specific plans and final reports.
- D.10-04-029, which established the roles for and relationships between Energy Division and the utilities for EM&V throughout the 2010-2012 program cycle.
- 2010-2012 EM&V Work Plan, which broadened the scope of the evaluation work in the utilities' 2010-2012 program cycle.
2006-2008
- 2009 Bridge Year report - Evaluated savings for the 2009 Bridge Funding year.
- 2006-2008 Evaluation Report
- Administrative Law Judge Ruling specifying reporting requirements and timeline for 2006-2008 program cycle evaluation.
- Verification reports - interim reports on verified costs and installations for 2006-2008 program activities.
- Evaluation and Scenario Analysis reports - Final evaluated energy savings for the 2006-2008 program cycle and incentive awards.
- D.05-09-043, which approved $2.1 billion of rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs for the 2006-2008 program cycle.
- D.05-01-055, which established the EM&V administrative structure for 2005 and beyond.
2004-2005 - Evaluation reports for the 2004-2005 energy efficiency program cycle (database searchable by program year).

Energy Savings Data

Energy Efficiency Groupware Application (EEGA) - real-time and historic utility reported energy savings for the 2010-2012 and prior program cycles.
Cost-effectiveness Calculators (E3) - energy efficiency program cost-effectiveness estimates for 2010-2012 and prior program cycles.
Database for Energy Efficiency Resources (DEER) - DEER contains information on selected energy-efficient technologies and measures, including estimates of the energy-savings potential for these technologies in residential and nonresidential applications.

Reference Materials

The CA Energy Efficiency Evaluation Protocols, providing guidance to policy makers to plan and structure energy efficiency evaluation efforts.
The CA Evaluation Framework, which provides a consistent, systemized and cyclic approach for planning and conducting evaluations of California's energy efficiency and resource acquisition programs.
The CPUC Energy Efficiency Policy Manual, which describes policy rules and related reference documents for development and evaluation of rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs in California.
CALMAC - the California Measurement Advisory Council, home to over 800 evaluation reports on California energy efficiency programs dating back to the early 1990s. Includes utility program-specific evaluations for the 2004-2005 and 2006-2008 program cycles.
Standard Practice Manual (SPM) - The SPM describes CPUC methods for determining cost-effectiveness of rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs.
Energy Efficiency Goals and Potential Studies - The Commission established energy efficiency goals based on a number of savings potential and goals studies. The Commission's goals decisions (see above), along with decisions related to how energy efficiency savings from utilities' programs are counted towards the goals, are summarized here.
Links to utilities, government agencies, and other organizations working on EE

Workshops (EM&V and Planning)

Policy and Planning (PPD) and Energy Division (ED) workshop series on 2013-2015 Energy Efficiency EM&V - D.10-10-033 directed PPD and ED to hold a series of workshops focused on EM&V issues related to the 2013-2015 Energy. Six workshops, each focused on a specific issue, will be held through summer 2012. The workshops and tentative dates are:

- Experimental Design - held 10/24/2011, materials available here.

- Market Transformation Metrics - November 7, 2011. Workshop materials available here.

- Load Forecasting - TBD

- Use of Data Collected by AMI - March 2012

- Additional EM&V Issues - June 2012

- Macro-consumption metrics - August 2012

These dates are subject to change. If you have any questions about the series, contact Devla Singh (devla.singh@cpuc.ca.gov) or Peter Franzese (peter.franzese@cpuc.ca.gov). Agendas and workshop materials will be distriubted to the proceeding's service list.

Energy Efficiency Financing Workshop - Pursuant to the ALJ Ruling, an EE Finance workshop is scheduled for February 8-10, 2012. You may read the agenda here, and check this site occasionally as workshop materials are posted. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Finnigan, in Energy Division, at jf5@cpuc.ca.gov or 415-703-2292.

Programs, Policy and Planning -

Programs

Consumer Information - For energy efficiency programs available in your area, go to Engage 360. For more information, visit your local utility page (PG&E, SCE or SDG&E).
2010-2012 Program Cycle
- D.09-09-047, which approved $3.1 billion in rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs for the 2010-2012 program cycle.
- Program Funding - Program-specific funding and projected energy savings for the utilities' 2010-2012 energy efficiency portfolios.
- Program Reports - Monthly, quarterly and annual utility program reports, including energy savings and expenditures, for the 2010-2012 and prior program cycles.
Vendor Inquiries - Vendors interested in having their products or services considered and qualified for possible inclusion in utility rebate/incentive programs should contact the following utility company representative(s):
- Pacific Gas & Electric - Randy Wong, RKW1@pge.com, 415-972-5390
- Southern California Edison - Steve Galanter, steve.galanter@sce.com, 626-633-3170
- Southern California Gas - Athena Besa, abesa@semprautilities.com, 858-654-1257
- San Diego Gas and Electric - Athena Besa, abesa@semprautilities.com, 858-654-1257
Statewide Programs - The 2010-2012 program cycle features 12 statewide programs that are consistent throughout the utilities' service areas. Fact sheets and detailed Statewide Program descriptions, strategies and objectives in the Program Implementation Plans are available here. Each utility also offers additional smaller programs to meet unique conditions in its service area or to pilot new approaches.
Local Government Programs and State and Institutional Partnerships - Since the 2006-2008 cycle, IOUs have partnered with local governments to deliver energy efficiency programs of three types: (1) Energy Watch, (2) state/municipal buildings and (3) Strategic Plan support.
Program Performance Metrics (PPMs) and Market Transformation Indicators (MTIs) - Resolution E4385 established PPMs and MTIs developed by Energy Division in collaboration with the utilities for the Statewide Programs of the 2010-2012 program cycle. The Complete PPM Worksheets referenced in the resolution provides a comprehensive framework of PPMs, MTIs, and associated objectives.
60-day Report - The 60-day Report summarizes the utilities' responses to recommendations presented in the 2006-2008 impact and process evaluations and market assessments and how these recommendations will be addressed in the 2010-2012 and subsequent program cycles.
Cost-Effectiveness - Energy efficiency programs are designed to produce cost-effective energy savings. The Standard Practice Manual describes the cost-effectiveness tests used to determine whether the portfolio of energy efficiency measures is cost-effective.
Energy Efficiency Financing in California - In July 2011, Energy Division released its report on Energy Efficiency Financing in California. Access the report here.

Policy and Planning

Energy Efficiency in demand- and supply-side planning
- Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) - The California Energy Commission's 2011 proceeding that encompasses assessments, forecasts and recommended energy policies.
- California Clean Energy Future (CCEF) - A collaborative effort between several state agencies and the California Independent System Operator (ISO) to address environmental goals in the electric power sector through 2020 and beyond.
- Long Term Procurement Plan (LTPP) - Conducted every two years, this CPUC proceeding reviews and adopts the IOUs' ten-year procurement plans.
Energy Action Plan - The initial plan and two subsequent updates describe California's energy future and the policies necessary to meet those energy needs.
Strategic Plan - California's comprehensive plan through 2020 to maximize energy savings across all major groups and sectors in California, including recent additions addressing HVAC and Lighting.
2010-2012 Program Cycle - D.09-09-047, which approved $3.1 billion in rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs for the 2010-2012 program cycle. See A.08-07-021 for all Commission decisions and stakeholder input regarding the 2010-2012 program cycle.
2006-2008 Program Cycle - D.05-09-043, which approved $2.1 billion of rate-payer-funded energy efficiency programs for the 2006-2008 program cycle.
Utility Goals - The Commission has established energy efficiency savings goals for the utilities' energy efficiency programs. D.04-09-060 set goals for programs beginning in 2006; D.07-10-032 revised those goals; and D.08-07-047 set goals for 2012-2020. You can also read a summarized history of EE goals.
Embedded Energy in Water - The Commission directed the IOUs to partner with water agencies and implement programs to decrease the amount of energy used to obtain, treat and distribute water to end-use customers. Read Water Studies 1, 2 and 3 and the Embedded Energy in Water Pilot Programs Impact Evaluation.

Current Proceeding Activity

Read Commission directions on how to become a party to a proceeding here.
The Commission's prior EE rulemaking is R.06-04-010 and it includes an archive of decisions and documents relevant to the current post-2012 proceeding.
Post 2012 EE Policy Proceeding - the Commission has a rulemaking (R.09-11-014) to examine post 2012 energy efficiency policies, programs, and evaluation.
Risk/Reward Incentive Mechanism (RRIM) - In D.07-09-043, the Commission authorized a RRIM, under which utilities would be rewarded/penalized based on evaluated energy savings for the 2006-2008 and subsequent program cycles. See R.09-01-019 for all Commission decisions regarding incentive payments for the 2006-2008 program cycle, modifications to D.07-09-043, and Commission direction for the 2010-2012 program cycle.
Long-Term Procurement Proceeding - R.10-05-006, which seeks to integrate California's long-term procurement policies and consider long-term procurement plans, including the role of energy efficiency.

Modified: 2/9/2012