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SYSTEM BENEFIT FUNDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY-STATE SUMMARY
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I. Policy
II. Administration
III. Financing
IV. Program information
V. Policy/Program Assessment
I. POLICY
Date Enacted: September 1, 1998
Date Effective: October 1, 1999
Time Period: Nonlapsing, subject to "regular review" of funding
Extensions to Time Period: Not applicable
Applicable Laws, Orders, and Regulations
LD 1398 - An Act to Secure Environmental and Economic Benefits from Electric Utility Restructuring
http://janus.state.me.us/legis/bills_119th/billtexts/LD139801-6.asp
LD 1804 1997 - The Act to Restructure the State's Electric Industry
http://www.state.me.us/mpuc/electric%20restructuring/ld1804.pdf
PUC Chapter 380 - Demand Side Energy Management Programs By Electric Utilities
(Effective 10/06/99)
ftp://ftp.state.me.us/pub/sos/cec/rcn/apa/65/407/407c380.doc
Docket No. 2002-161 - Order Extending Utility Energy Efficiency Programs (April 8, 2002)
http://www.state.me.us/mpuc/orders/2002/2002-161o.htm
Maine Statute Title-35A, Chapter 32: Electric Industry Restructuring, Section 3211 Conservation Programs
http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/35-A/title35-Asec3211.html
Description
Funding for low-income and energy efficiency programs. Emissions trading program associated with energy efficiency.
Restructuring Policy in Place (Y/N): Yes
Date Restructured: May 1, 1997
II. ADMINISTRATION
Administering Entity:
As of April 2002 the Maine State Planning Office (SPO) administers interim utility programs stay until the PUC adopts final programs.
Maine State Planning Office (SPO) Ph: (207) 287-3261
Type of Entity: State (interim basis)
Administrative Contacts
Low-Income Assistance Program
Derek Davidson Derek.d.Davidson@state.me.us
Electric energy conservation programs
Marjorie McLaughlin marjorie.mclaughlin@state.me.us
Renewable R&D program
Jim Connors, (207) 287-8938, jim.connors@state.me.us
Outreach/Customer Education
The Maine Electric Energy Conservation Program Plan (November 2001) contains provisions for Conservation Program Promotion and Public Education
Adobe Acrobat File: Energyconsvplan.pdf
III. FINANCING
Funding Level (All SBC Programs): $14 million/yr (estimated)
Summary of State-wide Program Budget for 2002 as published in the Maine Electric Energy Conservation Program Plan (2001)
Low Income, Appliance Replacement Fund $300,000
Residential ENERGY STAR(r) Appliances $364,000
Residential ENERGY STAR(r) Lighting $540,000
Residential Water Heat Initiative $180,000
O&M Training Sessions $ 50,000
Motor Up Program $145,000
Cool Choice Program $156,000
Non-Residential Construction Program $2,420,000
Allocation of these budgets among the utilities will be determined based on initial budget estimates, and will be refined as more data becomes available to address or avoid any significant inter-utility-service territory inequities.
Funding Source: Ratepayer charge up to cap
Charge: Floor of 0.5% of T&D revenues and a cap of 1.5 mills/kwh
IV. PROGRAM INFORMATION
Name(s)
- Conservation Program Promotion and Public Education
- Low-Income Household Appliance Replacement Program
- Residential ENERGY STAR(r) (Lighting)
- Residential ENERGY STAR(r) Appliances Program
- Domestic Water Heater Program
- Non-Residential Construction, Renovation
- Maine MotorUp Program
- Maine Cool Choice Program (HVAC)
- Building Operations and Maintenance Training
Project Types: Low Income, Regional Initiatives, Facilities Mgr Training, Energy Star
Goal/Targets: Adobe Acrobat File: Goals%20and%20Objectives.pdf
V. POLICY/PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Reporting Requirements
Utilities are required to file semiannual conservation program reports that include a description of each program offered, the number of measures installed or completed and the number of customers participating, an estimate of the electricity savings resulting from each program, and the costs incurred by the T&D utility. Each report covers the most recent six-month period and includes a cumulative summary since the start of the program. In addition, the utilities are required to file copies of any program evaluation reports filed with the State Planning Office (SPO). New reporting needs are created by the SPOís responsibility to monitor and evaluate program delivery and effectiveness over time. This task will require the utilities to report on program activities directly to the SPO. Three types of program reports will be required:
1. Program activity reports for the SPO,
2. Periodic program evaluation reports for the SPO (and the PUC),
3. Conservation program reports required by the PUC.
Assessing Entity: Maine State Planning Office and Maine PUC
Report Date: November 2001 (Initial program plan, program assesments not yet available.)
Report Name: Maine Electric Energy Conservation Program Plan Adobe Acrobat File: Energyconsvplan.pdf
Status
The initial set of programs is planned for implementation and delivery in 2002, with a three-year time horizon for full program development. Program reporting will provide tracking information for program activities and achievements, but it is anticipated that more formal program evaluations will be conducted. In some cases program evaluations will be included as part of the evaluation of regional programs in which the utilities are participating. In other cases, with Maine specific programs, formal evaluations will need to be conducted to measure the success of the program. The evaluations would then be the basis for program adjustments or even termination if warranted.
Assessment Contact: Marjorie McLaughlin marjorie.mclaughlin@state.me.us
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