EEU Working Group - Matrix of Functions and Services
September 17, 2007
Function
Existing
Regulatory
Commitment
Existing
Contract
Structure
(i.e., Docket Nos.
5980, 6290, 7081)
“Long-Term
Performance
Contract
Structure”
“Franchise-like
Structure”
(PerformanceBased Ongoing
Appointment)
Scope of EEU Service
Electric System-Wide
Programs
Geo-Targeted Services
DUP DSM
implementation
Market Transformation
Public Information and
Education
Training and Workforce
Development
Geographic/Customer
Class Equity
FCM Participant for
Statewide EE Resources
Codes and Standards
Act 250 Compliance
Assistance
Combined Heat and
Power
Demand Response
R&D
Single EVT
Contractor and
BED
EEU
Distribution
Utilities (EVT
contractor must bid
if asked)
EEU (somewhat
fuzzy)
EEU (somewhat
fuzzy)
EVT and BED
EEU
?
EEU1
Limited EEU
EEU with DPS
limited role
Limited EEU
EEU
EEU
EVT Contractor and
BED
DPS/ EVT
Contractor
Responsible for
Code Support; Role
in Code and
Standard
Development
Somewhat Fuzzy
EEU/DPS
EVT Contractor and
BED
DPS, with
limited EEU role
DPS with EEU
limited role
DUs and Third
Parties
None
DUs and Third
Parties
DPS/EVT
(Same for now)
EEU/DPS
?
Legal Basis
Legal Mechanism
1
EVT Contract &
BED Appointment
The DPS does not regard this EEU function as particularly fuzzy, as the D 5980 MOU provides that the
DPS “will provide for formal evaluation of the Core Programs and any other System-wide Programs…” that “will
include but not necessarily be limited to assessment of market transformation accomplishments, with accompanying
proposals for program change.” (D 5980 MOU, page A-9, provision 11)
Governance and Oversight
Selection of Entity
Determination of
Performance goals,
objectives, minimum
standards, performance
indices
Advisory Input
Annual Plan Review and
Approval
Routine (Contract)
Administration
Routine Oversight of
Spending
PSB with DPS
input, negotiated
with Contractor
Advisory
Committee
Public Review,
Workshop and PSB
Approval
Contract
Administrator
Contract
Administrator
Term
Term of Appointment
3 Years with
Option for 3-Year
Renewal
Performance Assurance
Performance
Requirements
Performance Incentives
Performance Penalties
Contract Terms and
Conditions;
Minimum
Performance
Requirements
Compensation
Holdback Tied to
Measurable
Performance
Indices
Non-Renewal or
Loss of Contract
Program Planning & Implementation
Determination of Program
Scope/Design
Program Delivery – single
or multiple entities
Incentives to Customers
Implementation Strategies
EEU, Within PSB
Guidelines
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
EEU, Within PSB
Guidelines
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
Discretion of EVT
Contractor and
BED
Resource Planning
Long-Term Resource
Planning
NTA Planning & Analysis
Efficiency Potential
Studies
Utilities/VELCO/
DPS
Utilities
DPS with input
from PSB
Utilities/VELCO/
DPS/EEU
Utilities
DPS (same as
existing contract
EEU Working Group - Matrix of Functions and Services
September 17, 2007
Contribution to DPS
Forecasts and Plans
Input to Legislature
Workshop Process
Limited Input from
EEU only as
Requested by DPS
EEU Provides
Information only
when Requested
and Approved by
PSB (through
Contract
Administrator)
Evaluation
Savings Verification
Market Assessment
EEU Program Evaluation
Independent Audit
Process Evaluation
DPS
DPS
Budget Setting Authority
Budget Setting Process
PSB
PSB Workshops
inform PSB Order
Set once every 3
years, w/subsequent
adjustments at
discretion of PSB
no responsibility
Budget
Budget Term
structure)
Limited Input from
EEU only as
Requested by DPS
Same rules that
apply to
regulated
monopoly
service utilities