Section R14-2-2403. Goals and Objectives

A.      An affected utility shall design each DSM program:

1.        To be cost-effective, and

2.        To accomplish at least one of the following:

a.         Energy efficiency,

b.        Load management, or

c.         Demand response.

B.       An affected utility shall consider the following when planning and implementing a DSM program:

1.        Whether the DSM program will achieve cost-effective energy savings and peak demand reductions;

2.        Whether the DSM program will advance market transfor- mation and achieve sustainable savings, reducing the need for future market interventions; and

3.        Whether the affected utility can ensure a level of funding adequate to sustain the DSM program and allow the DSM program to achieve its targeted goal.

C.      An affected utility shall:

1.        Offer DSM programs that will provide an opportunity for all affected utility customer segments to participate, and

2.        Allocate a portion of DSM resources specifically to low- income customers.

Historical Note

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

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