states that input from the participating stakeholders resulted in a more creative and robust portfolio than would have otherwise been possible, and that such a collaborative process increased the likelihood of success in implementing the portfolio. Revised Plan at 12-13. PPL intends to continue to meet with stakeholders as needed, but not less than twice annually until May 31, 2016. at 13. Id. The OCA asserts that Phase II Plan will benefit greatly from the PPL’s continuation of stakeholder meetings, but recommends that the Commission direct PPL to hold such meetings at least quarterly rather than twice annually. OCA MB at 24-25; RB at 9-10. PPL does not agree with the proposal, contending that the OCA’s stakeholder process utilized during Phase I and in the preparation of Phase II was very successful. PPL asserts that a minimum of two stakeholder meetings per year, plus the quarterly Act 129 EE&C reports, are sufficient to keep stakeholders informed Company’s of the progress of EE&C programs, particularly since both the Company and PPL’s stakeholders have become familiar with the Act 129 processes, and have Commission’s significant experience regarding the operation of the Plan. PPL MB at 59. Company’s Moreover, PPL states that, if the Company proposes significant changes to its EE&C Plan during Phase I or Phase II, stakeholders will have the ability to discuss or comment on the changes through the stakeholder process or before the Commission, as applicable. In addition, PPL argues that additional meetings would only serve to increase Id. administrative costs, and would take PPL staff time away from implementing the Phase II Plan. Id. b. Disposition We agree that proposed semi-annual stakeholder meetings plus its PPL’s quarterly Act 129 EE&C reports will be sufficient to keep stakeholders informed of
states that input from the participating stakeholders resulted in a more creative and robust portfolio than would have otherwise been possible, and that such a collaborative process increased the likelihood of success in implementing the portfolio. Revised Plan at 12-13. PPL intends to continue to meet with stakeholders as needed, but not less than twice annually until May 31, 2016. Id. at 13. The OCA asserts that PPL’s Phase II Plan will benefit greatly from the continuation of stakeholder meetings, but recommends that the Commission direct PPL to hold such meetings at least quarterly rather than twice annually. OCA MB at 24-25; RB at 9-10. PPL does not agree with the OCA’s proposal, contending that the stakeholder process utilized during Phase I and in the preparation of Phase II was very successful. PPL asserts that a minimum of two stakeholder meetings per year, plus the Company’s quarterly Act 129 EE&C reports, are sufficient to keep stakeholders informed of the progress of PPL’s EE&C programs, particularly since both the Company and stakeholders have become familiar with the Commission’s Act 129 processes, and have significant experience regarding the operation of the Company’s Plan. PPL MB at 59. Moreover, PPL states that, if the Company proposes significant changes to its EE&C Plan during Phase I or Phase II, stakeholders will have the ability to discuss or comment on the changes through the stakeholder process or before the Commission, as applicable. Id. In addition, PPL argues that additional meetings would only serve to increase administrative costs, and would take PPL staff time away from implementing the Phase II Plan. Id. b. Disposition We agree that PPL’s proposed semi-annual stakeholder meetings plus its quarterly Act 129 EE&C reports will be sufficient to keep stakeholders informed of
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