Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-2-2503 - Goals and Objectives

A. An affected utility shall design each DSM program to be cost-effective.

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

1. Whether the DSM or RET program will advance market transformation and achieve sustainable savings, reducing the need for future market interventions;

2. Whether the affected utility can ensure a level of funding adequate to sustain the DSM or RET program and allow the program to achieve its targeted goals; and

3. If a DSM program, whether the DSM program will achieve cost-effective energy savings.

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 § R14-2-2503

New Section made by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 72, effective March 4, 2011 (Supp. 11-1).