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PUCO Mercantile Application. EE/PDR Rider Exemptions. EE/PDR Rider Exemption Process. Customer typically files a joint application with their Electric Distribution Utility. 4901:1-39-05 (G)
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PUCO Mercantile Application EE/PDR Rider Exemptions
EE/PDR Rider Exemption Process • Customer typically files a joint application with their Electric Distribution Utility. • 4901:1-39-05 (G) • Applicants are required to submit applications using the “Application to Commit Energy Efficiency/Peak Demand Reduction Programs (Mercantile Customers Only)” template.
EE/PDR Rider Exemption Process • Exemption from the EE/PDR Rider is determined using the benchmark comparison methodology and the customer’s electrical baseline. • Benchmark Comparison Methodology requires the customer to mirror the annual statutory requirements of the EDU to remain exempt from the EE/PDR Rider(10-834-EL-EEC, September 15, 2010) • Baseline is determined by using the average total kilowatt-hours of distribution service sold to retail customers of the electric utility in the preceding three calendar years OAC4901:1-39-01 (J) Example: • Approval of an Application is granted through a 60 day review process. Staff may recommend denial of the application or request that it be suspended for further review within the 60 day review process. • Applications requesting an Exemption greater than 24 months require a biannual report filed with the Commission to verify continual savings equal to the EDU’s statutory requirements. (10-834-EL-EEC, September 20, 2011) Rider exemption estimated through August, 2021
Mercantile Application Volume • Applications Filed to Date: 1438 • Exemption Approvals to Date: 103 • Applications Pending to Date: 104 • Pending apps requesting exemption :5 • Approx. 7% of mercantile applications have received exemptions * As of 11/7/12