R14-2-2403. Goals and Objectives

A. An affected utility shall design each DSM program: 1. To be cost-effective, and 2. To accomplish at least one of the following: a. Energy efficiency, b. Load management, or c. Demand response. B. An affected utility shall consider the following when planning and implementing a DSM program: 1. Whether the DSM program will achieve cost-effective energy savings and peak demand reductions; 2. Whether the DSM program will advance market transformation and achieve sustainable savings, reducing the need for future market interventions; and 3. Whether the affected utility can ensure a level of funding adequate to sustain the DSM program and allow the DSM program to achieve its targeted goal. C. An affected utility shall: 1. Offer DSM programs that will provide an opportunity for all affected utility customer segments to participate, and 2. Allocate a portion of DSM resources specifically to low- income customers.