redesign the program to better address and incentivize the new home construction market. OCA M.B. at 14. In response to the recommendations, PECO states that the Smart OCA’s Builder Rebates Program already reflects stakeholder input. PECO R.B. at 5. PECO notes that the Revised Plan has been amended to reflect that is common for baseline “It energy consumption to shift and PECO will make the necessary adjustments to program designs as these baseline shifts Revised Plan at 47. The Revised Plan also occur.” indicates that PECO will make rebate level adjustments over time depending on market reaction and program participation. PECO does not agree with the OCA that the Id. likelihood of future revisions warrants delaying implementation of the program. PECO argues that if this were the case, EE&C Plan implementation would be constantly disrupted by the evolution of other key standards, such as the TRM which is revised on an annual basis. PECO R.B. at 5-6. Disposition While we share the concerns regarding the projected OCA’s of the program and the potential changes to building code standards, we concur with PECO that the implementation of the Smart Building Rebates program should not be delayed. In the the Commission required Phase II Implementation Order, each EDC to develop plans that contain at least one comprehensive measure, such as whole-house treatments. at 20. Consequently, we will Phase II Implementation Order approve this program as an initial component of Phase II Plan. However, we PECO’s shall direct PECO to continue to work with stakeholders to develop modifications that will improve the long-term cost-effectiveness of the program. We would like this collaborative to begin shortly after the Phase II program begins and will direct PECO to begin to meet with stakeholders within six months of the date of entry of this Opinion and Order. PECO shall also propose modifications to this program in response to changes in
redesign the program to better address and incentivize the new home construction market. OCA M.B. at 14. In response to the OCA’s recommendations, PECO states that the Smart Builder Rebates Program already reflects stakeholder input. PECO R.B. at 5. PECO notes that the Revised Plan has been amended to reflect that “It is common for baseline energy consumption to shift and PECO will make the necessary adjustments to program designs as these baseline shifts occur.” Revised Plan at 47. The Revised Plan also indicates that PECO will make rebate level adjustments over time depending on market reaction and program participation. Id. PECO does not agree with the OCA that the likelihood of future revisions warrants delaying implementation of the program. PECO argues that if this were the case, EE&C Plan implementation would be constantly disrupted by the evolution of other key standards, such as the TRM which is revised on an annual basis. PECO R.B. at 5-6. Disposition While we share the OCA’s concerns regarding the projected of the program and the potential changes to building code standards, we concur with PECO that the implementation of the Smart Building Rebates program should not be delayed. In the Phase II Implementation Order, the Commission required each EDC to develop plans that contain at least one comprehensive measure, such as whole-house treatments. Phase II Implementation Order at 20. Consequently, we will approve this program as an initial component of PECO’s Phase II Plan. However, we shall direct PECO to continue to work with stakeholders to develop modifications that will improve the long-term cost-effectiveness of the program. We would like this collaborative to begin shortly after the Phase II program begins and will direct PECO to begin to meet with stakeholders within six months of the date of entry of this Opinion and Order. PECO shall also propose modifications to this program in response to changes in
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