EEU Working Group - Matrix of Functions and Services
October 12, 2007
Function
Existing
Regulatory
Commitment
“Long-Term
Performance
Contract
Structure”
“Franchise-like
Structure”
(PerformanceBased Ongoing
Appointment)
Single EVT
Contractor and
BED
EEU
Distribution
Utilities (EVT
contractor must bid
if asked)
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
EEU (somewhat
fuzzy)
EEU (somewhat
fuzzy)
Limited EEU
EEU
Unchanged
Utilities responsible
for need
determination,
resources selection,
DUP financing, EEU
provides expert
opinions/assistance
in evaluation of
DSM opportunities.
Program
implementation
based on competitive
solicitation.
EEU
EEU with DPS
limited role
Unchanged
EEU with DPS
limited role
Unchanged
EEU
Unchanged
Unchanged
EVT Contractor and
BED
DPS/ EVT
Contractor
Responsible for
Code Support; Role
in Code and
Standard
Development
Somewhat Fuzzy
EEU/DPS
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
DPS, with limited
EEU role
DUs and Third
Parties
None
Unchanged
EEU
Unchanged
Unchanged
Existing
Contract
Structure
(i.e., Docket Nos.
5980, 6290, 7081)
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
Program pilots may
be considered routine
aspect of program
delivery; R&D
opportunities to be
identified, evaluated
and funded on caseby-case merit basis
through budget
setting process.
Legal Basis
Legal Mechanism
EVT Contract &
BED Appointment
Performance-Based
Appointment/CPG’s
with regular review –
Appointment
reviewed for
performance failure
or cause; periodically
revisit the need for
ongoing appointment
Governance and Oversight
Selection of Entity
PSB – through RFP
for 3yr contract
with option for 3 yr
renewal
PSB – through
RFP for the period
to be determined
Determination of
Performance goals,
objectives, minimum
standards, performance
indices
PSB with DPS
input, negotiated
with Contractor,
proceeding every 3
years
Same except
period to be
determined
Advisory
Committee
Unchanged
Public Review,
Workshop and PSB
Approval
Unchanged
Contract
Administrator
Unchanged
Advisory Input
Annual Plan Review and
Approval
Routine (Contract)
Administration
Performance-based
appointment;
initial appointment
issued after initial
competitive
process??. 3 and 6
year cycles of review
to determine scope
reappointment or
competitive
solicitation
PSB, through public
process, every 3
years. Similar to
current structure,
once budget is
determined, then
performance goals
are set (see budget
setting)
Advisory Committee
with potentially
stronger advisory
role in certain
regulatory
proceedings
DPS review and
input to annual plan,
no formal approval
process (similar to
other utilities)
PSB oversight more
like a utility, where
EEU Working Group - Matrix of Functions and Services
October 12, 2007
Routine Oversight of
Spending
Contract
Administrator
Unchanged
routine
administration and
spending oversight
functions are detailed
in the appointment
Term of Appointment
3 Years with
Option for 3-Year
Renewal
Length of contract
Ongoing, until
terminated, pursuant
to PSB Order of
Appointment or CPG
Contract Terms and
Conditions;
Minimum
Performance
Requirements
Unchanged
Compensation
Holdback Tied to
Measurable
Performance
Indices
Non-Renewal or
Loss of Contract
Unchanged
Initial performance
requirements
specified in
appointment/CPG,
reviewed and
updated every 3
years coincident with
budget setting in
Board decision or in
social contract
Unchanged
Term
Performance Assurance
Performance
Requirements
Performance Incentives
Performance Penalties
Unchanged
Loss of performance
incentives if goals
are not met, potential
loss of
appointment/CPG
for cause, including
minimum
performance
expectations .
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
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Resource Planning
Long-Term Resource
Planning
Utilities/VELCO/
DPS
Utilities/VELCO/
DPS/EEU
Utilities/VELCO/
DPS/EEU
NTA Planning & Analysis
Efficiency Potential
Studies
Contribution to DPS
Forecasts and Plans
Input to Legislature
Utilities
Utilities
DPS with input
from PSB
Workshop Process
Limited Input from
EEU only as
Requested by DPS
EEU Provides
Information only
when Requested
and Approved by
PSB (through
Contract
Administrator)
Unchanged
Limited Input
from EEU only as
requested by DPS
Unchanged
Utilities (w/EEU
consultation)
Unchanged
Limited Input from
EEU only as
requested by DPS
Same rules that apply
to regulated
monopoly service
utilities
Evaluation
Savings Verification
Market Assessment
EEU Program Evaluation
Independent Audit
Process Evaluation
DPS
DPS
None
3rd party contractor
to PSB
no responsibility
Unchanged, annual savings verification
by DPS
Unchanged
EEU /DPS ???
Unchanged
DPS
Unchanged
Unchanged
EEU in consultation
with DPS
Budget
Budget Setting Authority
Budget Setting Process
Budget Term
PSB
PSB Workshops
inform PSB Order
Set once every 3
years, w/subsequent
adjustments at
discretion of PSB
Unchanged
PSB Proceeding -DPS 1st proposes
initial budget and
savings levels
Long term targets 10-20 years - PSB
process to review and set at least every
three years
Unchanged