Section R14-2. 2407. Commission Review and Approval of DSM Pro- grams and DSM Measures

A.      An affected utility shall obtain Commission approval before implementing a new DSM program or DSM measure.

B.       An affected utility may apply for Commission approval of a DSM program or DSM measure by submitting a program pro- posal either as part of its implementation plan submitted under R14-2-2405 or through a separate application.

C.      A program proposal shall include the following:

1.        A description of the DSM program or DSM measure that the affected utility desires to implement,

2.        The affected utility’s objectives and rationale for the DSM program or DSM measure,

3.        A description of the market segment at which the DSM program or DSM measure is aimed,

4.        An estimated level of customer participation in the DSM program or DSM measure,

5.        An estimate of the baseline,

6.        The estimated societal benefits and savings from the DSM program or DSM measure,

7.        The estimated societal costs of  the DSM program or DSM measure,

8.        The estimated environmental benefits to be derived from the DSM program or DSM measure,

9.        The estimated benefit-cost ratio of the DSM program or DSM measure,

10.     The affected utility’s marketing and delivery strategy,

11.     The affected utility’s estimated annual costs and budget for the DSM program or DSM measure,

12.     The implementation schedule for the DSM program or DSM measure,

13.     A description of the affected utility’s plan for monitoring and evaluating the DSM program or DSM measure, and

14.     Any other information that the Commission believes is relevant to the Commission’s consideration of the tariff filing.

D.      In determining whether to approve a program proposal, the Commission shall consider:

1.        The extent to which the Commission believes the DSM program or DSM measure will meet the goals set forth in R14-2-2403(A), and

2.        All of the considerations set forth in R14-2-2403(B).

E.       Staff may request modifications of on-going DSM programs to ensure consistency with this Article. The Commission shall allow affected utilities adequate time to notify customers of DSM program modifications.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 16 A.A.R.

2254, effective January 1, 2011 (Supp. 10-4).