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Current Funding Opportunities and Energy Efficiency Costs <br /> CCA's have the opportunity use both electric and gas public purpose program funds to provide <br /> distributed energy resource programs to customers in a variety of ways. To access funds for <br /> electricity energy efficiency programs based on the most current CPUC guidance, including.57 <br /> Submit a plan, approved by its governing board,to the Commission for the administration of <br /> cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation programs for the aggregator's electric service <br /> customers that includes funding requirements, a program description, a cost-effectiveness <br /> analysis, and the duration of the program. To be approved, the submitted plan must satisfy the <br /> following criteria: <br /> • Is consistent with the goals of Public Utilities Code Section 399.4.58 <br /> • Advances the public interest in maximizing cost-effective electricity savings and related <br /> benefits. <br /> • Accommodates the need for broader statewide or regional programs. <br /> • Includes audit and reporting requirements consistent with the audit and reporting <br /> requirements established by the commission pursuant to this section. <br /> • Includes evaluation,measurement, and verification protocols established by the community <br /> choice aggregator. <br /> • Includes performance metrics regarding the community choice aggregator's achievement of <br /> the selected objectives. <br /> Upon submission of a successful plan, A CCA may elect to become the administrator of funds <br /> collected from the aggregator's electric service customers and collected through a nonbypassable <br /> charge authorized by the Commission may be accessed, except those funds collected for broader <br /> statewide and regional programs authorized by the commission. For CCAs electing to become <br /> 57 As defined in Rulemaking 09-11-014 <br /> 58 Public Utilities Code Section 399.4 requires; <br /> a.The CPUC shall continue to administer cost-effective energy efficiency programs authorized pursuant to existing <br /> statutory authority. <br /> b.The term energy efficiency includes,but is not limited to,cost-effective activities to achieve peak load reduction <br /> that improve end-use efficiency,lower customers' bills,and reduce system needs. <br /> c.Any rebates or incentives offered by a public utility for an energy efficiency improvement or installation of <br /> energy efficient components,equipment,or appliances in buildings shall be provided only if the recipient of the <br /> rebate or incentive certifies that the improvement or installation has complied with any applicable permitting <br /> requirements and,if a contractor performed the installation or improvement,that the contractor holds the appropriate <br /> license for the work performed. <br /> d.The commission,in evaluating energy efficiency investments under its existing statutory authority,shall also <br /> ensure that local and regional interests,multifamily dwellings,and energy service industry capabilities are <br /> incorporated into program portfolio design and that local governments,community-based organizations,and energy <br /> efficiency service providers are encouraged to participate in program implementation where appropriate. <br /> F-27 <br />