Ariz. Admin. Code § 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 transformation 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.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-2-2403

New Section made by final rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 2254, effective January 1, 2011 (Supp. 10-4).