The Final Decision relied upon The Demand Potential and Goals the 2013 Potential Study to Analysis Working Improvements (B) determine the final efficiency Group (DAWG) goals but does not reference DAWG was specific improvements to the formed by underlying goals and potential collaborative model. (D.1410046, pp.10-11) stakeholders in 2009. However, in order to improve D.14-10-046 the level of, quality of, and acknowledges the methodology by which goals DAWG’s work, were determined, NRDC which ED Staff participated consistently and relied upon in actively in DAWG activities as evaluating the that is the venue for influencing Energy Efficiency the methodologies and Potential and assumptions included in the Goals Update potential study. Study for 2015, NRDC advocacy at the DAWG produced by a resulted in actual changes to the consultant. level, quality, and methodology of the potential study, in particular to the study of, and inclusion of, more emerging technologies savings potential. NRDC joint comments at DAWG (9/13/13) p.4 as appendix to NRDC goals cmts at CPUC (12/20/13) NRDC recommended to include Yes. Water Program Recs savings in cost-effectiveness (C) metrics Opening Cmts of NRDC (4/4/14); p.12 Opening Cmts of NRDC on PD (10/6/14); p.10 See D.14-10-046 p.94-95 NRDC recommends EULs be D.14-10-046 Modifications to rules removed as one improvement to increased the and approvals (D) cost-effectiveness maximum cap of Expected Useful Life (EULs) to
Potential and Goals Improvements (B) The Final Decision relied upon the 2013 Potential Study to determine the final efficiency goals but does not reference specific improvements to the underlying goals and potential model. (D.1410046, pp.10-11) However, in order to improve the level of, quality of, and methodology by which goals were determined, NRDC participated consistently and actively in DAWG activities as that is the venue for influencing the methodologies and assumptions included in the potential study. NRDC advocacy at the DAWG resulted in actual changes to the level, quality, and methodology of the potential study, in particular to the study of, and inclusion of, more emerging technologies savings potential. NRDC joint comments at DAWG (9/13/13) p.4 as appendix to NRDC goals cmts at CPUC (12/20/13) The Demand Analysis Working Group (DAWG) DAWG was formed by collaborative stakeholders in 2009. D.14-10-046 acknowledges the DAWG’s work, which ED Staff relied upon in evaluating the Energy Efficiency Potential and Goals Update Study for 2015, produced by a consultant. Water Program Recs (C) NRDC recommended to include savings in cost-effectiveness metrics Opening Cmts of NRDC (4/4/14); p.12 Opening Cmts of NRDC on PD (10/6/14); p.10 See D.14-10-046 p.94-95 Yes. Modifications to rules and approvals (D) NRDC recommends EULs be removed as one improvement to cost-effectiveness D.14-10-046 increased the maximum cap of Expected Useful Life (EULs) to