PA PUC issues amended demand response study

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued an amended demand response study, proposed changes to the demand response program methodology and the potential implementation of a full wholesale price suppression study. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the Tentative Order which provides further information on details related to the previously issued demand response study and the demand response model previously implemented by the utilities.

Act 129 of 2008 required each electric distribution company to submit an energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) plan that would produce usage reductions to meet legislatively-mandated targets through May 31, 2013, including peak reduction targets and programs.

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