The Commission set forth an amended scope and schedule to address new and outstanding issues concerning energy efficiency policy and programs. The Scope includes matter relating to 2024-2027 portfolio applications, modifications to the IOUs’ third-party solicitation process, potential modifications for natural gas energy efficiency, and Commission oversight of CCA and REN EE programs and budgets.
We anticipate receiving at least eight 2024-2027 portfolio applications/proposals -- from the four large utilities, the three regional energy networks, and Marin Clean Energy -- in February 2022. As with the 2018-2025 business plans, the Commission will likely address the 2024-2027 proposals in one consolidated application proceeding. During the course of such consideration, we may seek parties’ input on issues that would impact energy efficiency policy beyond the 2024-2027 proposals.
We intend to consider new or modified guidance regarding the IOUs’ current solicitation processes, including changes that would facilitate better alignment with our intent to expand the energy efficiency market to include a diversity of contracts, including from new, small, diverse and innovative program implementers (for example, revisiting a two-stage vs. single-stage process)
Rules associated with CCAs that elect to administer EE programs and RENs will be considered in the second half of 2022.
