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Filing Receipt
Received - 2022-04-28 03:18:23 PM
Control Number - 52949
ItemNumber - 10
P.O. Box 982
El Paso, Texas
79960-0982
(915)543-2057
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El Paso Electric
April 28,2022
Ms. Ana Trevifio
Commission Filing Clerk
Public Utility Commission of Texas
1701 N. Congress Ave
P.O. Box 13326
Austin, TX 78711
Re:
Project No. 52949 - El Paso Electric Company 2021 Energy Efficiency Plan and Report
Pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.181 and 25.183
Dear Ms. Trevifio:
On April 1, 2022, El Paso Electric Company ("EPE") filed its 2022 Energy Efficiency Plan and
Report ("EEPR"). EPE is hereby filing an errata to that report. The errata is based on three
changes. Firstly, there was a change to the verified savings for 2021 that affected Tables 7, 8, 14,
and the Tables in Appendix A. Secondly, there was a change to the incentives in the 2021
Residential Load Management MTP that affected Tables 9, 10, 11, and 13. Thirdly, there was a
revision to the weather adjusted data that affected Table 4. These changes are also reflected in
the text of the document as applicable. At the end of this EEPR Errata are the redlined pages
indicating the specific changes made to the EEPR filed April 1, 2022.
If there are any questions regarding this filing, please contact me at 915-494-6784.
Sincerely,
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Nathaniel Castillo
Regulatory Case Management
El Paso Electric Company
2022 Energy Efficiency Plan and Report
16 Texas Administrative Codes § 25.181
and § 25.183
April 28,2022 - Errata
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND REPORT ORGANIZATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
I.
2022 PROGRAMS
2022 Program Portfolio.......................................................................
A.
Existing Programs...............................................................................
B.
Research and Development.................................................................
C.
New Program(s) for 2022 and 2023.....................................................
D.
E.
Discontinued Program(s) for 2022 and 2023.......................................
F. Generallmplementation Process........................................................
G. Outreach Activities..............................................................................
Existing Demand Side Management (DSM) Contracts or Obligations ..
H.
Il. CUSTOMER CLARRFR
Ill. PROJECTED ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAVINGS AND GOALS..
IV. PROGRAM BUDGETS
V. HISTORICAL DEMAND GOALS AND ENERGY TARGETS FOR PREVIOUS
FIVE YEARS
VI. PROJECTED, REPORTED AND VERIFIED DEMAND AND ENERGY SAVINGS...20
VII. HISTORICAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURFR
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Vlll. PROGRAM FUNDING AND EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
IX. PROGRAM RESULTS FOR MTPs
X. CURRENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY COST RECOVERY FACTOR (EECRF) ......
XI. REVENUE COLLECTED THROUGH EECRF
XII. OVER/UNDER RECOVERY OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM COSTS...
XIII. UNDERSERVED COUNTIFR
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ACRONYMS
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GLOSSARY
APPENDIX A: REPORTED DEMAND AND ENERGY REDUCTION BY COUNTY...... A-1
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INTRODUCTION
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) presents this Energy Efficiency Plan and Report (EEPR) to comply
with 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) § 25.181 and § 25.183, which are sections of the Energy Efficiency
Rule (EE Rule) implementing the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) § 39.905. As mandated by
this section of PURA, 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(1) states that each investor-owned electric utility must
achieve the following minimum demand reduction goals through market-based Standard Offer
Programs (SOPs), targeted Market Transformation Programs (MTPs), or utility self-delivered
programs:
§ 25.181(e)(1) An electric utility shall administer a portfolio of energy efficiency programs to
acquire, at a minimum, the following:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Beginning with the 2013 program year, until the trigger described in subparagraph (B)
of this paragraph is reached, the utility shall acquire a 30% reduction of its annual
growth in demand of residential and commercial customers.
If the demand reduction goal to be acquired by a utility under subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph is equivalent to at least four-tenths of 1 % of its summer weather-adjusted
peak demand for the combined residential and commercial customers for the previous
in
program year,
subparagraph (C) of this paragraph for each subsequent program year.
the utility shall meet the energy efficiency goal described
Once the trigger described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph is reached, the utility
shall acquire four-tenths of 1 % of its summer weather-adjusted peak demand for the
combined residential and commercial customers for the previous program year.
Except as adjusted in accordance with subsection (u) of this section, a utility's
demand reduction goal in any year shall not be lower than its goal for the prior year,
unless the commission establishes a goal for a utility under paragraph (2) of this
subsection.
The EE Rule includes specific requirements related to the implementation of SOPs, MTPs, and utility
self-delivered programs that control the manner that utilities must administer their portfolio of energy
efficiency programs in order to achieve their mandated annual demand reduction goals. EPE's plan
is intended to enable it to meet its statutory goals through implementation of energy efficiency
programs in a manner that complies with PURA § 39.905 and the EE Rule. This EEPR reports EPE's
achievements for 2021 and its projections for 2022 and 2023 as required by the EE Rule. The
following section describes the information that is contained in each of the subsequent sections and
appendix.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND REPORT ORGANIZATION
This EEPR consists of the following information:
Executive Summary
• The Executive Summary highlights EPE's reported achievements for 2021 and EPE's plans for
achieving its 2022 and 2023 projected energy efficiency savings.
Energy Efficiency Plan
• Section I describes EPE's program portfolio. It details how each program will be implemented,
discusses related informational and outreach activities, and provides an explanation of any new
or discontinued program(s).
• Section Il explains EPE's targeted customer classes, specifying the size of each class and the
method for determining those class sizes.
• Section Ill presents EPE's goal calculation and projected energy efficiency savings for the
prescribed planning period by program for each customer class.
• Section IV describes EPE's proposed energy efficiency budgets for 2022 and 2023 by program
for each customer class.
Energy Efficiency Report
• Section V documents EPE's demand reduction goals for each of the previous five years
(2017-2021) and the actual savings achieved for those years.
• Section VI compares EPE's projected energy and demand savings to its reported savings by
program for calendar years 2020 and 2021.
• Section VII details EPE's incentive and administration expenditures for the previous five years
(2017-2021) detailed by program for each customer class.
• Section VI Il compares EPE's actual and budgeted program costs for 2021 detailed by program
for each customer class. It also provides an explanation of EPE's administrative costs and any
expenditure deviation of more than 10% from the anticipated program budget.
• Section IX describes the results from EPE's MTPs.
• Section X documents EPE's most recent Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (EECRF).
• Section XI reflects EPE's revenue collection through the 2021 EECRF.
• Section XII details the over/under recovery of EPE's energy efficiency program costs for 2021.
• Section XII I reports the number of customers served and the savings relative to the three counties
served by EPE in Texas.
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Acronyms - A list of abbreviations for common terms used within this document.
Appendix A - Reported kW and kWh savings by county for each program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Energy Efficiency Plan portion of this EEPR details EPE's plan to meet the energy efficiency
demand reduction goal for 2022, as established pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3). The Final Order
of Docket No. 520811 issued on December 16, 2021, established the EECRF rates applicable to
EPE for 2022. The order left in place the same demand reduction goal of 11.16 MW, which is what
it has been since 2011 and is greater than four-tenths of one percent of EPE's average weather-
adjusted peak demand at meter. Since EPE has reached a demand reduction goal of greater than
four-tenths of one percent of its summer weather-adjusted peak demand in accordance with 16 TAC
§ 25.181(e)(1)(C), EPE's 2023 demand reduction goal should remain at 11.16 MW
The Final Order of Docket No. 52081 also established an energy efficiency program budget for 2022
of $5,129,232.2 The goals, budgets, and implementation plans that are included in this EEPR are
influenced substantially by the requirements of the EE Rule and lessons learned regarding energy
efficiency service providers and customer participation in the various energy efficiency programs. A
summary of projected goals, savings and budgets is presented in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary of 2022 & 2023 Projected Goals, Savings and Budgets3
Calendar
Year
Average
Growth in
Demand
(MW at
Meter)
Goal Metric: Goal Metric:
.4%of 5-year
30%of 5-year
Average
Average
Peak
Growth in
Demand (MW Demand (MW
at Meter)
at Meter)*
Demand
Goal (MW)
Energy
Goal
(MWhr
Projected
MW
Projected
MWh
Savings (at Savings (at
Meter)
Meter)
Proposed
Budget
(000'S) ***
2022
2023
57.4
22.0
17.21
6.60
5.45
5.54
11.16
11.16
19,552
19,552
19.827
31.207
26,882
27,125
$5,286
$5,493
* The 2023 Demand Goal of 0.4% of peak demand (5.54 MW) is calculated according to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3)(B) and is
based on a 7.54% system demand line loss factor approved in Docket No. 50058; (1,497 MW Average Peak Demand at
Source Net Opt-Outs x 0.004) x (1-0.0754 system demand line loss factor). However, underthe EE Rule, a utility's demand
reduction goal shall not be less than the prior year's goal, thus, the 2023 goal is 11.16 MW
** Calculated using a 20% conservation load factor.
*** Proposed budget includes the overall program budget, EM&V expenses, and EECRF proceeding expenses.
In 2021, EPE achieved a demand reduction of 27,325 kW, which was 245% of the 11,160 kW
demand reduction goal. This was accomplished through the implementation of one SOP and several
MTPs. To reach the projected savings for 2022 and 2023, EPE proposes to offer the following
programs:
• Standard Offer Program
o Commercial Load Management SOP
• Market Transformation Programs
o Small Commercial Solutions MTP
o Large C&1 Solutions MTP
o Texas SCORE MTP
o Residential Solutions MTP
1 Application of El Paso Electric Company to Adjust Its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Establish Revised
Cost Cap , Docket No . 52081 , Order ( Dec . 16 , 2021 ).
2 /d. at Ordering Paragraph No. 2.
3 Average Growth in Demand and Weather Adjusted Peak Demand are found in Table 4, Projected Demand and Energy
Savings are found in Table 5, and Proposed Budgets are found in Table 6.
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o Living\Mse® MTP
o Future\Mse® Pilot MTP
o Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
o Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
o Residential Load Management MTP
o Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
MTPs are implemented by third-party implementers that design, market, and execute the programs.
Depending on the program, the implementer may inspect and validate proposed projects, perform
quality assurance and quality control, and verify savings.
EPE contracts with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. (CLEAResult) to implement EPE's Texas SCORE
MTP and the four "Solutions" MTPs.
EPE contracts with AM Conservation Group (previously Franklin Energy Services) to implement
EPE's LivingWise® MTP.
EPE will contract with AM Conservation Group to implement EPE's Future\Mse® Pilot MTP.
EPE contracts with ARCA Recycling, Inc. (ARCA) to implement the Texas Appliance Recycling MTP.
EPE contracts with Uplight, Inc. (Uplight) to implement the Residential Load Management MTP.
EPE contracts with Simple Energy to implement the Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP.
Note - Totals in tables may not tie due to rounding.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
I.
2022 PROGRAMS
A.
2022 Program Portfolio
EPE plans to continue the implementation of one SOP and ten MTPs in 2022. These programs have
been structured to comply with the rules of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) governing
program design and evaluation. These programs target both broad market segments and specific
market segments that offer significant opportunities for cost-effective savings. EPE anticipates that
targeted outreach to a broad range of service providers and customers will be necessary to meet the
demand reduction goals established by the PUCT. Table 2 below summarizes the programs and
target markets:
Table 2: 2022 Energy Efficiency Program Portfolios
Program
Target M arket
Application
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Commercial Load Management
SOP
Small Commercial
(<100kW)
Large Commercial and
Industrial (2100k\AO
City, County Governments
and Schools
Commercial, Government
and Schools
Retrofit; New Construction
Retrofit; New Construction
Retrofit; New Construction
Load Management
Residential Solutions MTP
Residential
Retrofit; New Construction
Living\Mse® MTP
Future\Mse® Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential
Educational; Retrofit
Educational; Retrofit
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential
Appliance Recycling
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Rebate
Residential Load Management MTP Residential
Load Management
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Residential Hard-to-Reach
Retrofit; New Construction
The programs in Table 2 are described in further detail below. EPE maintains a website containing
links to the program manuals, the requirements for project participation, and available electronic
forms at www.epelectric.com. Programs with manuals can be found at the following website:
www. epelectric.com/tx/business/program-manuals-and-guidelines.
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B. Existing Programs
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
The Small Commercial Solutions Program offers incentives to commercial customers with a peak
demand of less than 100 kW at one facility or a total demand of less than 250 kW at multiple facilities
operated by the same customer. The program pays a cash incentive to customers of up to $400 per
kW reduced, generally through participating contractors, for eligible measures that are installed in
new or retrofit applications. Additionally, beginning in 2022, the program will pay a $500 cash
incentive per unit for the installation of eligible high-efficient evaporative air conditioning units. This
program also provides non-cash incentives that include technical assistance, education, and
marketing materials. The program helps small business owners and contractors improve their ability
to identify and evaluate energy efficiency improvements. The Small Commercial Solutions Program
conducts community outreach activities and provides for collaboration with contractors, business
owners, and other building professionals to promote energy efficiency awareness. EPE plans to
continue this program in 2022 and 2023.
Large Commercial & Industrial Solutions MTP
The Large C&1 Solutions Program offers incentives to commercial customers with a peak demand of
100 kW or greater at one facility or an aggregate demand of at least 250 kW at multiple facilities
operated by the same customer. Local government entities that are primarily used for industrial
applications may qualify for participation in the Large C&1 Solutions Program. The program pays a
cash incentive of up to $240 per kW reduced to customers for eligible measures that are installed in
new or retrofit applications. This program also provides non-cash incentives that include technical
assistance, education, and marketing materials. In addition to capturing demand and energy savings,
the program's implementer helps large business owners and contractors improve their ability to
identify and evaluate energy efficiency improvements and to understand how to leverage their energy
savings to finance projects. The implementer also provides measurement and verification for
projects, as necessary. The Large C&1 Solutions MTP conducts community outreach activities and
provides for collaboration with contractors, architectural and engineering firms, and other building
professionals to promote energy efficiency awareness. EPE plans to continue this program in 2022
and 2023.
Texas SCORE MTP
The Texas SCORE Program offers incentives to public schools, higher education, and local
government customers to identify and implement energy efficiency measures. The program pays a
cash incentive of up to $240 per kW reduced to customers for eligible measures that are installed in
new or retrofit applications. This program also provides non-cash incentives that include technical
assistance, education, and marketing materials. In addition to capturing demand and energy savings,
the program's implementer helps participating customers improve their ability to identify and evaluate
energy efficiency improvements. Facility Energy Benchmarking and Energy Master Planning
Workshops are provided annually to selected customers. The
implementer also provides
measurement and verification for projects, as necessary. The Texas SCORE Program conducts
community outreach activities and provides for collaboration with public schools, higher education,
and local government customers to promote energy efficiency awareness. EPE plans to continue
this program in 2022 and 2023.
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Commercial Load Management SOP
The Commercial Load Management SOP allows participating customers to provide on-call, voluntary
curtailment of electric consumption during peak demand periods in return for incentive payments. A
commercial customer equipped with an EPE demand interval meter capable of curtailing a minimum
of 100 kW, and not deemed critical load, that takes service at the distribution level is eligible to
participate. Critical load customers with back up generation are eligible to participate. EPE will notify
its current participants of the 2022 Commercial Load Management SOP via email in April to inform
them of the opening of the program. All applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis
and reviewed for eligibility. Demand savings and incentives are based on verified average demand
savings that customers achieve due to EPE's voluntary curtailment events. EPE plans to continue this
program in 2022 and 2023.
Residential Solutions MTP
The Residential Solutions Program offers incentives to residential customers for installing eligible
energy efficiency measures. Participating contractors offer the incentives based on the energy
savings of the measure and deducts the amount from the customer's final invoice. This program also
provides the participating contractors with non-cash incentives, which include technical assistance,
education, and marketing materials. In addition to capturing demand and energy savings, the
program's implementer helps participating customers improve their ability to identify and evaluate
energy efficiency improvements. EPE plans to continue this program in 2022 and 2023.
LivingWise® MTP
The LivingWise® MTP teaches sixth-grade students to use energy more efficiently in their homes.
The program is available at no cost to the teacher, school district, and students and serves as an
effective community outreach program to improve energy efficiency awareness. The program enrolls
students and teachers and provides them with a LivingWise® kit that contains energy saving devices
and educational materials. The students install the devices in their home and, with the help of their
parents, complete a home energy audit report. EPE plans on continuing this program in 2022 and
2023.
FutureWise® Pilot MTP
The FutureWise® Pilot MTP teaches high-school students about the importance of saving energy,
understanding an energy bill, and careers in the field of energy. The program is available at no cost
to the teacher, school district, and students and serves as an effective community outreach program
to improve energy efficiency awareness. The program enrolls high school students and teachers and
provides them with educational materials and a FutureWise® kit that contains energy saving devices
they install in their homes. EPE plans to begin this program in the fall of 2022 and continue the
program in 2023.
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
The Texas Appliance Recycling Program provides incentives to encourage residential customers to
recycle their older, less efficient refrigerators and freezers rather than use them as secondary or
backup units. The Texas Appliance Recycling MTP offers eligible customers a cash incentive for
EPE to remove and recycle their old refrigerator or freezer. EPE plans to continue this program in
2022 and 2023.
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Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
The Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP offers incentives to low-income residential customers for
installing eligible energy efficiency measures. This program targets residential customers that are at
or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Participating contractors offer the incentives based
on the energy savings of the measure and deducts the amount from the customer's final invoice.
This program also provides the participating contractors with non-cash incentives which include
technical assistance, education, and marketing materials. In addition to capturing demand and
energy savings, the program's implementer helps participating customers improve their ability to
identify and evaluate energy efficiency improvements. EPE plans to continue this program in 2022
and 2023.
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
The Residential Marketplace Pilot Program provides eligible residential customers instant rebates
through an online marketplace for installing energy efficiency measures. The EPE Marketplace will
offer customers a variety of energy-efficient products including smart thermostats, lighting products,
window air conditioners, air purifiers, energy saving kits, and advanced power strips. EPE plans to
implement this program in 2022 and 2023.
Residential Load Management MTP
The Residential Load Management Program targets reduction in central refrigerated air conditioning
load for residential customers. EPE has the capability of remotely adjusting participating customers'
internet-enabled smart thermostats during load management events to relieve peak load. Customers
receive a $25 incentive for enrolling an existing qualifying internet enabled smart thermostat or for
continued participation in the Program. Customers may also receive an additional $50 rebate for the
purchase and enrollment of a new internet enabled smart thermostat through EPE's online
marketplace. EPE plans to continue this program in 2022 and 2023.
C. Research and Development
EPE has allocated $25,000 to Research and Development (R&D) for 2022. To date, no R&D funds
have been expended for 2022. For 2023, R&D will be utilized for the benefit analysis of residential
building envelope measures such as wall insulation and advanced wall framing techniques. This
funding amount is less than 10% of EPE's 2022 total program costs in accordance with 16 TAC §
25.181(g).
D. New Program(s) for 2022 and 2023
EPE is launching the FutureWise® Pilot MTP, an efficiency education program for high school
students, in the fall of 2022. EPE does not currently plan to add any new programs in 2023.
E. Discontinued Program(s) for 2022 and 2023
EPE does not currently plan to discontinue any programs in 2022 or 2023.
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F. General Implementation Process
Program Implementation
EPE continues to contract with third-party implementers to provide energy efficiency and demand
reduction programs. Third-party implementers help EPE design, market, and execute the programs,
and identify, evaluate, and undertake energy efficiency improvements. EPE will continue to conduct
activities to implement energy efficiency programs in a cost-effective and non-discriminatory manner.
Based on the specific MTP, EPE and the implementer may perform outreach activities to recruit local
contractors and provide education and training. We validate proposed projects, perform quality
assurance/quality control, and verify and report savings associated with the programs.
Program Tracking
EPE uses online databases to track program activity for most of its MTPs. Depending upon the
associated program, these databases are accessible to project sponsors, EESPs, implementers,
and administrators. The on-line databases capture customer and project information such as utility
meter number or account number, proposed measures and associated energy savings, and incentive
amounts.
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Measurement and Verification
Most of EPE's energy efficiency projects will use deemed savings for demand and energy reductions
as approved by the PUCT. If the deemed savings approach is not applicable for a particular
installation, savings will be reported using an approved measurement and verification approach.
Guidelines within the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) will
be used in instances in which:
•
•
a PUCT-approved deemed savings or M&V protocol is not available for the energy efficiency
measure(s) included in an eligible project or
an EESP has elected to follow the protocol because it believes that measurement and verification
activities will result in a more accurate estimate of the savings associated with the project than
would the application of the PUCT-approved deemed savings value.
Based on the EE Rule, the PUCT implemented an EM&V process that included the selection of an
EM&V contractor in 2013. The PUCT selected the current third-party EM&V contractor through the
Request for Proposal 473-20-00002, Project No. 51021. The selected EM&V team is led by Tetra
Tech. Tetra Tech's contract was extended and will continue the evaluation of programs through
Program Year 2024, and EPE will continue to provide the necessary information and data to the
EM&V team.
G. Outreach Activities
EPE anticipates that outreach to a broad range of EESPs and market segments will be necessary to
meet the savings goals required by section (e)(1) of the EE Rule and PURA § 39.905. EPE markets the
availability of its programs in the following manner:
• EPE maintains the www. epelectric. com website. The use of the website is one of the primary
methods of communication to provide potential project sponsors and customers with program
information. The website contains detailed information such as requirements for program
participation, project eligibility, end-use measure eligibility,
levels, application
procedures, program manuals, and available funding.
incentive
• EPE offers outreach workshops for some of the MTPs. EPE invites the appropriate EESPs to
participate in the workshops. The workshops describe the requirements for program participation,
project eligibility, end-use measure eligibility, incentive levels, application procedures, and
available funding.
• EPE includes information on the availability of energy efficiency programs through the monthly
newsletter, social media, and public outreach activities.
• EPE maintains a dedicated energy efficiency phone line to provide customers with direct access
to energy efficiency personnel on program availability, participation requirements, incentive
levels, application procedures, and available funding.
• EPE maintains a dedicated energy efficiency e-mail address to allow customers to contact
energy efficiency personnel directly.
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H. Existing Demand Side Management (DSM) Contracts or Obligations
EPE contracts with CLEAResult to implement EPE's Texas SCORE MTP and the four "Solutions"
MTPs.
EPE contracts with AM Conservation Group to implement EPE's Living\Mse® MTP.
EPE will contract with AM Conservation Group to implement EPE's FutureWise® Pilot MTP.
EPE contracts with Uplight to implement the Residential Load Management Program MTP.
EPE contracts with ARCA to implement the Texas Appliance Recycling MTP.
EPE contracts with Simple Energy to implement the Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP.
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Il. CUSTOMER CLASSES
For the twelve months ending December 2021, there was an average of 303,732 residential accounts
in the EPE Texas service territory. Based on the 2021 Annual Social and Economic Supplement of
the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, 26.1% of Texas families are at or below 200%
of the poverty threshold. Applying this standard pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.181(c)(27), approximately
79,274 of EPE's residential accounts fall into the Hard-to-Reach Customer Class.
The average number of commercial accounts in 2021 was 37,276. EPE includes residential and
commercial customer classes that take service at the distribution level in the energy efficiency
programs. Transmission level customers, other than governmental entities, are not eligible to
participate. The total residential class includes the Hard-to-Reach accounts. Table 3 summarizes the
number of customers in each of the customer classes for 2021.
Table 3: Summary of Texas Residential and Commercial Customer Classes (2021)
Customer Class
Total Residential
Total Hard-to-Reach
Total Commercial
Number of Texas
Customers
303,732
79,274
37,276
Ill. PROJECTED ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAVINGS AND GOALS
As reflected in PUCT Docket No. 52081, EPE's energy efficiency demand reduction goal for 2022 is
11.16 MW, which mirrors the 2021 goal. The following is the section of the EE Rule that describes
how utilities are to calculate their minimum demand reduction goals:
§ 25.181(e)(1) An electric utility shall administer a portfolio of energy efficiency programs to
acquire, at a minimum, the following:
(A) Beginning with the 2013 program year, until the trigger described in
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph is reached, the utility shall acquire a 30%
reduction of its annual growth in demand of residential and commercial
customers.
(B)
If the demand reduction goal to be acquired by a utility under subparagraph
(A) of this paragraph is equivalent to at least four-tenths of 1 % of its summer
residential and
for
weather-adjusted peak demand
commercial customers for the previous program year, the utility shall meet
the energy efficiency goal described in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph
for each subsequent program year.
the combined
(C) Once the trigger described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph is reached,
the utility shall acquire four-tenths of 1 % of its summer weather-adjusted
peak demand for the combined residential and commercial customers for
the previous program year.
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(D) Except as adjusted in accordance with subsection (u) of this section, a
utility's demand reduction goal in any year shall not be lower than its goal
for the prioryear, unless the commission establishes a goal for a utility under
paragraph (2) of this subsection.
The demand reduction goal to be acquired in 2022 (11.16 MW) is greater than four-tenths of one
percent of EPE's 5-year average summer weather-adjusted peak demand for 2016 through 2020,
which is 5.45 MW as shown in Table 1. In accordance with section (e)(1)(D) of the EE Rule, EPE's
demand reduction goal in any year shall not be lower than its goal for the prior year. Considering the
parameters established by the EE Rule, EPE's 2023 goal should remain at 11.16 MW (0.81% of the
average summer weather-adjusted peak demand for 2017 through 2021) as shown in Table 1. The
corresponding energy savings goals for all years are determined by applying a 20% conservation
load factor to the demand reduction goals.
Table 4 presents historical annual growth in demand. Table 5 presents projected demand reduction
and energy savings by customer class and program for 2022 and 2023.
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Table 4: Annual Growth in Demand and Energy Consumption
Calendar
Year
Peak Demand (MW at Source)
Energy Consumption (MWh at Meter)
Total System
Residential & Commercial
Total System
Residential &
Commercial
Growth
(MW at
Source)
Growth
(MW at
Meter)4
Average
Growth
(MW at
Meter)5
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Opt-
Out
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
1,357
1,385
1,398
1,509
1,575
1,560
1,596
1,730
1,610
NA
NA
1,352
1,387
1,386
1,509
1,579
1,545
1,583
1,703
1,628
NA
NA
1,252
1,289
1,279
1,397
1,459
1,446
1,516
1,609
1,498
NA
NA
1,248
1,291
1,266
1,397
1,463
1,429
1,501
1,580
1,517
NA
NA
0
0
0
-1.1
-1.1
-1.2
-1.2
-1.3
-1.3
NA
NA
Peak
Demand @
Source Net
Opt-Outs
1,248
1,291
1,266
1,396
1,462
1,428
1,500
1,579
1,516
NA
NA
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
6,028,388
6,008,772
5,276,023
5,256,408
5,973,273
5,981,108
5,211,869
5,219,704
64.0
43.0
6,141,917
6,086,745
5,318,795
5,263,622
-25.0
6,188,610
6,187,025
5,381,661
5,380,076
129.9
6,205,925
6,223,229
5,387,064
5,404,368
6,377,762
6,313,451
5,537,652
5,473,342
6,322,247
6,267,981
5,528,608
5,474,342
6,446,008
6,345,116
5,655,757
5,554,865
6,499,885
6,571,421
5,685,095
5,756,631
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
66.0
-34.1
72.0
78.9
-63.0
NA
NA
58.4
39.3
-22.8
118.6
60.5
-31.3
66.0
73.0
-58.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
57 . 4
22.0
The 2023 Demand Goal of 0.4% of peak demand is calculated according to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3)(B) and is based on a 7.54% system demand line loss factor approved in
Docket No. 50058 as shown below:
Average of residential and commercial peak demand at source net Opt-Outs = (1,462 + 1,428 + 1,500 + 1,579 + 1,516) /5= 1,497 MW.
(1,498 MW Average Peak Demand at source net Opt-Outs x 0.004) x (1 - 0.0754 system demand line loss factor) = 5.54 MW
However, underthe EE Rule, a utility's demand reduction goal shall not be less than the prior year's goal, thus, the 2023 goal is 11.16 MW
4 Growth at meter for calendar year 2021 to 2023 includes the 7.54% system demand line loss factor as approved in Docket No. 50058.
5 Average 5-year historical growth in demand for residential and commercial customers for 2022 (2016-2020) and 2023 (2017-2021).
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Table 5: Projected Demand and Energy Savings Broken Out by Program for Each
Customer Class
2022
Customer CIass and Program
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Commercial Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
FutureWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total
2023
Customer CIass and Program
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Commercial Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
FutureWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total
Projected Savings
(at meter)
kW
kWh
10,541
18,208,716
730
3,197,400
2,011
10,569,816
750
7,000
50
4,270,500
21,000
150,000
8,486
7,621,590
545
200
106
195
950
954,840
727,600
494,000
1,579,200
2,850,000
6490
1,015,950
800
800
1,051,200
1,051,200
19,827
26,881,506
Projected Savings
(at meter)
kW
kWh
10,411
17,468,496
730
3,197,400
2,011
10,569,816
620
7,000
50
3,530,280
21,000
150,000
19,996
8,605,640
545
200
106
195
950
954,840
727,600
494,000
1,579,200
2,850,000
18,000
2,000,000
800
800
1,051,200
1,051,200
31,207
27,125,336
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IV. PROGRAM BUDGETS
Table 6 presents the total proposed budget allocations required to achieve EPE's projected demand
reduction and energy savings shown in Table 5. The budget allocations are broken down by customer
class, program, and the budget categories of incentive payments and administration and R&D expenses.
The program budget for 2022 is $5,129,232. Table 6 also includes the estimated annual expenses for
the statewide EM&V contractor and the EECRF proceeding expenses.
The number of customers in Table 3, Summary of Texas Residential and Commercial Customer Classes
(2021), was considered in the budget allocations. EPE first ensured that the 5% goal for Hard-to-Reach
customers was met and then allocated the remaining funding to the residential and commercial classes.
The decision-making process for developing the budget included additional factors and assumptions.
Hard-to-Reach customers are residential customers at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is estimated to be approximately 79,274 customers or 26.1% of EPE's total residential load in
Texas.
Avoided costs for 2022, as established by the PUCT and filed in Project No. 38578, were set at $80 per
kW per year and $0.15648 per kWh.
As directed in the EE Rule, EPE will limit administrative costs to a maximum of 15% of the total program
costs, R&D costs to a maximum of 10% of the total program costs, and the cumulative cost of
administration and R&D will not exceed 20% of total program costs.
EPE used a 7.025% post-tax discount rate to calculate the present value of the avoided cost associated
with a project and assumed a 2% escalation rate.
It is assumed that an EESP that completes an energy efficiency project will receive the associated
incentives within that program year. Administration costs, however, may be incurred in one year and
expended in another.
EPE will offer its portfolio of programs to each eligible customer class. It should be noted, however, that
the actual distribution of the goal and budget must remain flexible based upon the response of the
marketplace, the potential interest of customer classes towards specific programs, and the overriding
objective of meeting the legislative savings goal. EPE reserves the right to reallocate unused funds
amongst programs as necessary.
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Table 6: Proposed Annual Budget Broken Out by Program for Each Customer Class
2022
Incentives
Admin & R&D
Total Budget
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Commercial Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWiseTM MTP
FutureWise MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Subtotal Budgets
EM&V*
EECRF Proceeding Expenses
Total Budgets
$2,461,413
$461,115
$1,005,396
$519,902
$460,000
$15,000
$1,955,026
$315,000
$346,346
$300,000
$255,000
$285,000
$453,680
$600,000
$600,000
$5,016,439
$5,016,439
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$87,793
$25,000
$112,793
$57,216
$100,000
$270,009
$2,461,413
$461,115
$1,005,396
$519,902
$460,000
$15,000
$1,955,026
$315,000
$346,346
$300,000
$255,000
$285,000
$453,680
$600,000
$600,000
$87,793
$25,000
$5,129,232
$57,216
$100,000
$5,286,448
2023
Incentives
Admin & R&D
Total Budget
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Commercial Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
FutureWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Subtotal Budgets
EM&V
EECRF Proceeding Expenses
Total Budgets
$2,411,413
$461,115
$1,005,396
$469,902
$460,000
$15,000
$2,201,346
$315,000
$346,346
$300,000
$255,000
$285,000
$700,000
$600,000
$600,000
$5,212,759
$5,212,759
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$87,793
$25,000
$112,793
$67,272
$100,000
$280,065
$2,411,413
$461,115
$1,005,396
$469,902
$460,000
$15,000
$2,201,346
$315,000
$346,346
$300,000
$255,000
$285,000
$700,000
$600,000
$600,000
$87,793
$25,000
$5,325,552
$67,272
$100,000
$5,492,824
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORT
V. HISTORICAL DEMAND GOALS AND ENERGY TARGETS FOR PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS
Table 7 documents EPE's actual demand reduction goals and energy targets for the previous five years
(2017-2021) calculated in accordance with 16 TAC § 25.181.
Table 7: Historical Demand Savings Goals and Energy Targets (at Meter)
Calendar Year
Demand
Goals
(kW)
Energy
Targets
(kWh)
Actual
Demand
Reduction
(kW)
Actual Energy
Savings (kWh)
20216
20208
20199
201810
201711
11,160
19,552,320
27,3257
27,951,498
11,160
19,552,320
20,740
30,704,424
11,160
19,552,320
19,424
24,825,792
11,160
19,552,320
16,846
20,726,306
11,160
19,552,320
15,285
23,311,792
6 2021 demand goal and energytarget as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed April 28,2021 under Project
No. 51672. 2021 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 52949.
7 2021 actual demand reduction at the source is calculated as follows:
,27,325 kW at meter * (1/(1-0.0754)) line losses = 29,553 kW at the source.
8 2020 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed July 15, 2020, under Project
No. 50666.2020 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 51672.
9 2019 demand goal and energytarget as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed July 26, 2019, under Project
No. 49297.2019 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 50666.
10 2018 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR filed April 2,2018, under Project
No. 48146.2018 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 49297.
11 2017 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR filed April 3, 2017, under Project
No. 46907. 2017 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 48146.
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VI. PROJECTED, REPORTED AND VERIFIED DEMAND AND ENERGY SAVINGS
Table 8: Projected versus Reported Savings for 2020 and 2021
Table 8: Projected versus Reported Savings for 2020 and 2021 (at Meter)
2020
Projected Savings
Reported and Verified
Savings
Customer Class and Program
kW
kWh
kW
kWh
Commercial
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total at Meter
10,266
730
2,011
500
7,000
25
5,375
545
200
195
475
3,960
800
800
16,441
16,681,094
3,197,400
10,569,816
2,847,000
21,000
45,878
4,323,399
954,840
727,600
1,579,200
871,679
190,080
1,051,200
1,051,200
22,055,693
16,044
750
3,615
1,191
10,397
91
3,732
734
326
77
627
1,968
964
964
20,740
23,664,620
2,925,568
15,054,617
5,197,201
40,975
446,259
5,736,975
1,219,380
855,290
620,400
2,152,247
889,658
1,302,829
1,302,829
30,704,424
2021
Projected Savings
Reported and Verified
Savings
Customer Class and Program
kW
kWh
kW
kWh
Commercial
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total at Meter
10,516
730
2,011
750
7,000
25
5,375
545
200
195
475
3,960
800
800
16,691
18,104,594
3,197,400
10,569,816
4,270,500
21,000
45,878
4,323,399
954,840
727,600
1,579,200
871,679
190,080
1,051,200
1,051,200
23,479,193
16,124
728
2,043
982
12,344
26
10,084
1,115
333
90
502
8,044
1,117
1,117
27,325
17,840,092
2,954,835
11,952,274
2,810,405
12,344
110,234
8,548,911
1,932,842
1,159,617
729,252
2,094,440
2,632,759
1,562,495
1,562,495
27,951,498
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VII. HISTORICAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
Table 9 documents EPE's incentive and administration expenditures for the previous five years (2017-2021) by program for each customer class.
Note that this table does not include R&D, EM&V, or general administration expenditures. R&D, EM&V, and general administration expenditures
for 2021 can be found in Table 10.
Table 9: Historical Program Incentive and Administration Expenditures for 2017 through 202112
Table 9: Historical Program Incentive & Administrative Expenditures for 2017 through 2021
2021
2020
2019
2018
Programs
Commercial
Commercial SOP
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWse® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Residential/Commercial
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Demand Response Pilot MTP
Total
Incent.
$2,465,274
NA
$460,529
$1,014,932
$528,379
$453,753
$7,682
$1,691,497
$484,376
$346,309
$186,240
$124,744
$549,829
$623,570
$623,570
$0
NA
NA
$4,780,341
Admin
$0
NB
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
NB
NB
$0
$3,121,640
NB
$470,425
$1,512,746
$704,020
$423,754
$10,695
$1,120,183
$354,427
$179,994
$99,150
$203,212
$283,400
$664,708
$664,708
$0
NB
NB
$4,906,531
Incent.
$2,672,190
NA
$502,403
$1,131,460
$597,687
$440,641
NA
$796,927
$312,731
$345,534
$138,663
NA
NA
$571,016
$571,016
$145,658
NA
$145,658
$4,185,791
$0
NA
$C
$C
$C
$0
$0
$0
$0
$C
$C
$C
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
$0
Admin
Incent.
$2,317,476
NA
$487,160
$1,006,553
$417,779
$405,984
NA
$757,856
$411,547
$346,309
NA
NA
NA
$601,732
$601,732
$287,988
$87,438
$200,551
$3,965,053
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
Admin
2017
Incent.
$2,589,932
$23,821
$487,385
$1,038,708
$652,225
$387,793
NA
$585,053
$238,744
$346,309
NA
NA
NA
$555,425
$555,425
$0
NA
NA
$3,730,410
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Admin.
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
$0
12 2021 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 52942, 2020 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 51672, 2019 expenditures are from EEPR Errata filed in Project No. 50666, 2018
expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 49297, and 2017 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 48146.
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Vlll. PROGRAM FUNDING AND EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2021
As shown in the subtotal for the "Total Funds Expended" column of Table 10, EPE spent $4,859,607 on
program expenses (excluding EM&V and EECRF Proceeding Expenses) for its PUCT-approved energy
efficiency programs in 2021. These programs were funded by EPE's 2021 EECRF. These expenses
account for 104% of the total forecasted 2021 program budget of $4,685,552. Actual program funding
levels are shown in Table 10 and Table 11.
The administration expenses shown in Table 10 benefited the entire portfolio of programs. These
expenses include, but were not limited to, outsourced program administration, marketing (e.g., website
maintenance and promotional items), Electric Utility Marketing Managers of Texas expenses, costs
associated with regulatory filings, and EM&V administration expenses outside of those associated with
the PUCT-appointed EM&V contractor.
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Table 10: Program Funding for Calendar Year 2021
Total Projected
Budget
Numberof
Participants
Actual Funds ActuaIFunds
Expended
(Incentives)
Expended
(Admin & R&D)
Total Funds
Expended
Funds
Committed
(Not
Expended)
Funds
Remaining
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Subtotal
EM&V
EECRF Proceeding Expenses (EPE &
Municipal expenses)*
Total
$2,461,413
$461,115
$1,005,396
$519,902
$460,000
$15,000
$1,511,346
$315,000
$346,346
$255,000
$285,000
$310,000
$600,000
$600,000
$87,793
$25,000
$4,685,552
$57,378
$100,000
$4,842,930
374 $
173 $
$
97
$
37
$
12
$
55
19,068 $
1,221
$
8,937 $
950 $
1,038 $
6,922 $
437 $
437 $
2,465,274
460,529
1,014,932
528,379
453,753
7,682
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
186,240
124,744
549,829
623,570
623,570
19,879 $
4,780,341
19,879 $
4,780,341
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
$
79,266
$
$
2,465,274
460,529
1,014,932
528,379
453,753
7,682
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
186,240
124,744
549,829
623,570 $
623,570
79,266
79,266
56,022
85,367
220,655
$
$
$
$
4,859,607
56,022
$
85,367
5,000,996
$
-
-
- $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
$
- $
(3,861)
586
(9,536)
(8,477)
6,247
7,318
(180,151)
(169,376)
37
68,760
160,256
(239,829)
(23,570)
(23,570)
8,527
25,000
(174,055)
14,633
(159,422)
* Actual EECRF proceeding expenses of $85,367, consists of $57,124 in EPE proceeding expenses and $28,243 in municipal
proceeding expenses.
** Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP is also listed underthe Commercial sector due to the Upstream/Midstream Program
Cross-Sector Savings guidance memo issued by Tetra Tech to calculate and allocate savings at the sector-level for
upstream and midstream programs.
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Table 11: Program Comparison - Budget to Actual Expenditures
P rog rams
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
Budget
2,461,413
461,115
1,005,396
519,902
460,000
2021
Expenditures
2,465,274
$
460,529
$
1,014,932
$
528,379
$
453,753
$
Percent
100.2%
99.9%
100.9%
101.6%
98.6%
>10% Variance Explanation
15,000
$
7,682
51.2%
Remaining program funds were reallocated to the Residential Load
Management MTP as the programs work in tangent.
1,511,346
315,000
346,346
$
$
$
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
111.9%
153.8% Program had more participation than was anticipated.
100.0%
Program did not achieve anticipated participation. Funds were reallocated
to programs with higher participation.
Remaining program funds were reallocated to the Residential Load
Management MTP as the programs work in tangent.
Additional funds were reallocated from the Residential Marketplace Pilot
MTP as the programs work in tangent.
255,000
$
186,240
73.0%
285,000
$
124,744
43.8%
310,000
600,000
600,000
87,793
25,000
4,685,552
$
$
$
$
$
549,829
177.4%
103.9%
103.9%
623,570
623,570
79,266
-
4,859,607
103.7%
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IX. PROGRAM RESULTS FOR MTPs
Market Transformation Programs:
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Small Commercial Solutions MTP were 730 kW. There were
173 participants during 2021 that reduced demand by 728 kW and saved 2,954,835 kWh in
energy.
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Large C&I Solutions MTP were 2,011 kW. There were
97 participants during 2021 that reduced demand by 2,043 kW and saved 11,952,274 kWh in energy.
Texas SCORE MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Texas SCORE MTP were 750 kW. There were 37 participants
in this program that reduced demand by 982 kW and saved 2,810,405 kWh in energy.
Residential Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Solutions MTP were 545 kW There were
1,221 participants in this program that reduced demand by 1,115 kW and saved 1,932,842 kWh in
energy.
LivingWise® MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Living\Mse® MTP were 200 kW. There were 8,937 kits
provided in this program that reduced demand by 333 kW and saved 1,159,617 kWh in energy.
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP were 800 kW. There were 437
participants in this program that reduced demand by 1,117 kW and saved 1,562,495 kWh in
energy.
Appliance Recycling MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Appliance Recycling MTP were 195 kW. There were 950
participants in this program that reduced demand by 90 kW and saved 729,252 kWh in energy.
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Marketplace MTP were 500 kW. There were 1,093
participants in this program that reduced demand by 529 kW and saved 2,204,674 kWh in energy.
Residential Load Management MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Load Management MTP were 3,960 kW. There
were 6,922 participants in this program that reduced demand by 8,044 kW and saved 2,632,759
kWh in energy.
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X. CURRENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY COST RECOVERY FACTOR (EECRF)
Report for 2021
In Docket No. 50806, EPE was granted approval for recovery through its 2021 EECRF of
(a) $4,685,552 in energy efficiency program costs projected to be incurred from January 1 through
December 31, 2021; (b) projected cost of evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) of
$57,378 for program year 2021; (c) the 2019 net under-recovery revenue amount of $2,455,
including interest; (d) performance incentive for 2019 of $1,175,558; (e) EPE's 2019 EECRF
proceeding expenses of $56,641 ($46,364 for EPE and $10,277 for the City of El Paso); and (f) a
$75,000 reduction of the residential class's EECRF requirement to true-up costs for the 2019
residential programs. The Final Order in Docket No. 50806 concluded that the filing conformed to
the requirements of the EE Rule. The order also found that the allocation of the energy efficiency
costs, and performance incentive were in accordance with the EE Rule. The EECRF was
approved on November 5,2020, and became effective with the first billing cycle in January 2021.
The recovery of the agreed-upon EECRF amount of $5,902,584 is based on a dollar per kWh
rate. The 2021 cost recovery factors by rate are listed in Table 12.
Table 12: 2021 EECRF Monthly Rates
Rate
No.
Description
01
02
07
08
09
Residential Service Rate
Small Commercial Service Rate
Outdoor Recreational Lighting Service Rate
Governmental Street Lighting Service Rate
Governmental Traffic Signal Service
11-TOU Time-Of-Use Municipal Pumping Service Rate
WH Water Heating
22
24
25
34
41
46
Irrigation Service Rate
General Service Rate
Large Power Service Rate (excludes transmission)
Cotton Gin Service Rate
City and County Service Rate
Maintenance Power Service For Cogeneration And
Small Power Production Facilities
Backup Power Service For Cogeneration And Small
Power Production Facilities
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Energy
Efficiency
Cost Recovery
Factor
($/kWh)
$ 0.000979
$ 0.000933
$ (0.000002)
$ 0.000302
$ 0.000422
$ 0.000017
$ (0.000035)
$ 0.000037
$ 0.000928
$ 0.001585
$ 0.000482
$ 0.003493
$ 0.000482
$ 0.000482
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XI. REVENUE COLLECTED THROUGH EECRF
In 2021, EPE collected a total of $5,787,344 under Rate Schedule No. 97 - Energy Efficiency
Cost Recovery Factor.
XII. OVER/UNDER RECOVERY OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM COSTS
In 2021, EPE under-recovered an amount of $287,938 as shown in Table 13. The EM&V
expenses of $56,022 from Tetra Tech in their 2021 Prioritization and Cost Allocation table
replaced the recovery of EM&V costs of $57,378 in Docket No. 50806 for program year 2021. A
reduction of the residential class's EECRF revenue requirement in the amount of $75,000 was
ordered in Docket No. 50806.
Table 13: Authorized and Actual Recovery Amounts
Description
Authorized in
Docket No. 50806
Actual
January 1 - December 31, 2021 Energy Efficiency Costs
Program Year 2021 EM&V Costs
2019 Over/(Under) Recovery
2019 Performance Bonus
Reduction to Residential Class's EECRF Pursuant to
Docket No. 50806
2019 EECRF Proceeding Costs
2021 Total Costs
2021 EECRF Revenues
2021 (Over)/Under Recovery
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,685,552 $
57,378 $
2,455 $
1,175,558 $
(75,000) $
$
56,641
5,902,584 $
$
$
4,859,607
56,022
2,455
1,175,558
(75,000)
56,641
6,075,283
5,787,344
287,938
XIII. UNDERSERVED COUNTIES
EPE serves customers in three Texas counties: Culberson, Hudspeth, and El Paso. During 2021,
the majority of energy efficiency projects were installed in El Paso County. EPE has defined
Underserved Counties as any county in the Texas EPE service territory where demand or energy
savings were not reported in its 2021 EPE energy efficiency programs. Based on this definition,
EPE had no Underserved Counties in 2021.
Table 14: 2021 Energy Efficiency Activities by County
County
# of Participants
El Paso County
Culberson
Hudspeth
Total
19,766
37
76
19,879
Reported Savings
kWh
kW
27,298.20
23.81
2.85
27,324.87
27,852,739
88,549
10,211
27,951,498
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ACRONYMS
C&1
DR
- Commercial and Industrial
- Demand Response
DSM
- Demand Side Management
EECRF - Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor
EEPR
- Energy Efficiency Plan and Report
EE Rule - Energy Efficiency Rule, 16 TAC § 25.181 and § 25.183
EESP
- Energy Efficiency Service Provider
EPE
- El Paso Electric Company
EM&V - Evaluation, Measurement & Verification
HTR
- Hard-To-Reach
LM
kW
- Load Management
- Ki Iowatt
kWh
- Kilowatt Hour
M&V
- Measurement and Verification
MW
- Megawatt
MTP
- Market Transformation Program
PUCT
- Public Utility Commission of Texas
PURA
- Public Utility Regulatory Act
R&D
- Research and Development
RES
- Residential
SCORE - Schools and Cities Conserving Resources
SOP
- Standard Offer Program
TAC
- Texas Adm inistrative Code
TRM
- Texas Technical Reference Manual
GLOSSARY
Glossary is the same as the definitions in 16 TAC § 25.181(c).
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APPENDIX A: REPORTED DEMAND AND ENERGY REDUCTION BY COUNTY
Program Savings by County *
All programs funded through EPE's EECRF.
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
167
6
0
173
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
kW
kWh
722.19
6.17
0
728.36
2,933,988
20,847
0
2,954,835
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
Texas SCORE MTP
97
0
0
97
kW
kWh
2,042.78
0
0
2,042.78
11,952,274
0
0
11,952,274
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
32
5
0
37
Commercial Load Management SOP
kW
kWh
967.13
14.95
0
982.08
2,750,648
59,757
0
2,810,405
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
12
0
0
12
kW
kWh
12,343.91
12,344
0
0
0
0
12,343.91
12,344
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Residential Solutions MTP
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
LivingWise® MTP
1,220
1
0
1,221
kW
kWh
1,113.54
1.17
0
1,114.72
1,931,119
1,724
0
1,932,842
County
# of Kits
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
8,839
23
75
8,937
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
kW
kWh
329.28
.86
2.79
332.93
1,146,901
2,984
9,732
1,159,617
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
437
0
0
437
Appliance Recycling MTP
kW
kWh
1,117.15
0
0
1,117.15
1,562,495
0
0
1,562,495
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
949
0
1
950
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
kW
kWh
89.93
0
0.06
89.99
728,773
0
479.23
729,252
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
1,091
2
0
1,093
kW
kWh
528.27
0.66
0
528.93
2,201,438
3,237
0
2,204,674
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Residential Load Management MTP
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
6,922
0
0
6,922
* Totals may not tie due to rounding.
kW
kWh
8,044.02
0
0
8,044.02
2,632,759
0
0
2,632,759
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16 Texas Administrative Codes § 25.181
and § 25.183
April 28,2022 - Errata Redline
Project No. 52949
/ ' la
Lomponq
EN Paso Electric
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Energy Efficiency Plan portion of this EEPR details EPE's plan to meet the energy efficiency
demand reduction goal for 2022, as established pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3). The Final Order
of Docket No. 520811 issued on December 16, 2021, established the EECRF rates applicable to
EPE for 2022. The order left in place the same demand reduction goal of 11.16 MW, which is what
it has been since 2011 and is greater than four-tenths of one percent of EPE's average weather-
adjusted peak demand at meter. Since EPE has reached a demand reduction goal of greater than
four-tenths of one percent of its summer weather-adjusted peak demand in accordance with 16 TAC
§ 25.181(e)(1)(C), EPE's 2023 demand reduction goal should remain at 11.16 MW
The Final Order of Docket No. 52081 also established an energy efficiency program budget for 2022
of $5,129,232.2 The goals, budgets, and implementation plans that are included in this EEPR are
influenced substantially by the requirements of the EE Rule and lessons learned regarding energy
efficiency service providers and customer participation in the various energy efficiency programs. A
summary of projected goals, savings and budgets is presented in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary of 2022 & 2023 Projected Goals, Savings and Budgets3
Calendar
Year
Average
Growth in
Demand
(MW at
Meter)
Goal Metric: Goal Metric:
.4%of 5-year
30%of 5-year
Average
Average
Peak
Growth in
Demand (MW Demand (MW
at Meter)
at Meter)*
Demand
Goal (MW)
Energy
Goal
(MWhr
Projected
MW
Projected
MWh
Savings (at Savings (at
Meter)
Meter)
Proposed
Budget
(000'S) ***
2022
2023
57.4
22.0
17.21
6.60
5.45
5.54
11.16
11.16
19,552
19,552
19.827
31.207
26,882
27,125
$5,286
$5,493
* The 2023 Demand Goal of 0.4% of peak demand (5.54 MW) is calculated according to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3)(B) and is
based on a 7.54% system demand line loss factor approved in Docket No. 50058; (1,497 MW Average Peak Demand at
Source Net Opt-Outs x 0.004) x (1-0.0754 system demand line loss factor). However, underthe EE Rule, a utility's demand
reduction goal shall not be less than the prior year's goal, thus, the 2023 goal is 11.16 MW
** Calculated using a 20% conservation load factor.
*** Proposed budget includes the overall program budget, EM&V expenses, and EECRF proceeding expenses.
In 2021, EPE achieved a demand reduction of 28,02927,325 kW, which was 24554% of the 11,160
kW demand reduction goal. This was accomplished through the implementation of one SOP and
several MTPs. To reach the projected savings for 2022 and 2023, EPE proposes to offerthe following
programs:
• Standard Offer Program
o Commercial Load Management SOP
• Market Transformation Programs
o Small Commercial Solutions MTP
o Large C&1 Solutions MTP
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o Living\Mse® MTP
o Future\Mse® Pilot MTP
o Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
o Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
o Residential Load Management MTP
o Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
MTPs are implemented by third-party implementers that design, market, and execute the programs.
Depending on the program, the implementer may inspect and validate proposed projects, perform quality
assurance and quality control, and verify savings.
EPE contracts with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. (CLEAResult) to implement EPE's Texas SCORE MTP
and the four "Solutions" MTPs.
EPE contracts with AM Conservation Group (previously Franklin Energy Services) to implement EPE's
Living\Mse® MTP.
EPE will contract with AM Conservation Group to implement EPE's Future\Mse® Pilot MTP.
EPE contracts with ARCA Recycling, Inc. (ARCA) to implement the Texas Appliance Recycling MTP.
EPE contracts with Uplight, Inc. (Uplight) to implement the Residential Load Management MTP. EPE
contracts with Simple Energy to implement the Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP.
Note - Totals in tables may not tie due to rounding.
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Table 4: Annual Growth in Demand and Energy Consumption
Calendar
Year
Peak Demand (MW at Source)
Energy Consumption (MWh at Meter)
Total System
Residential & Commercial
Total System
Residential &
Commercial
G rowth
( MW at
Sou rce)
G rowth
(MW at
Meter)4
Average
Growth
(MW at
Meter)5
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Opt-
Out
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
1,357
1,385
1,398
1,509
1,575
1,560
1,596
1,730
1,610
NA
NA
1,352
1,387
1,386
1,509
1,579
1,545
1,583
1,703
1,628
NA
NA
1,252
1,289
1,279
1,397
1,459
1,446
1,516
1,609
1,498
NA
NA
1,248
1,291
1,266
1,397
1,463
1,429
1,501
1,580
1,517
NA
NA
0
0
0
-1.1
-1.1
-1.2
-1.2
-1.3
-1.3
NA
NA
Peak
Demand @
Source Net
Opt-Outs
1,248
1,291
1,266
1,396
1,462
1,428
1,500
1,579
1,516
NA
NA
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Actual
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
Weather
Adjusted
6,028,388
6,008,772
5,276,023
5,256,408
5,973,273
5,981,108
5,211,869
5,219,704
64.0
43.0
6,141,917
6,086,745
5,318,795
5,263,622
-25.0
6,188,610
6,187,025
5,381,661
5,380,076
129.9
6,205,925
6,223,229
5,387,064
5,404,368
6,377,762
6,313,451
5,537,652
5,473,342
6,322,247
6,267,981
5,528,608
5,474,342
6,446,008
6,345,116
5,655,757
5,554,865
6,499,885
6,571,421
5,685,095
5,756,631
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
66.0
-34.1
72.0
78.9
-63.0
NA
NA
58.4
39.3
-22.8
118.6
60.5
-31.3
66.0
73.0
-58.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
57.4
22.0
The 2023 Demand Goal of 0.4% of peak demand is calculated according to 16 TAC § 25.181(e)(3)(B) and is based on a 7.54% system demand line loss factorapproved in
Docket No. 50058 as shown below:
Average of residential and commercial peak demand at source net Opt-Outs = (1,462 + 1,428 + 1,500 + 1,579@@ + 1,516) /5= 1,497@ MW.
(1,498 MW Average Peak Demand at source net Opt-Outs x 0.004) x (1 - 0.0754 system demand line loss factor) = 5.54 MW.
However, underthe EE Rule, a utility's demand reduction goal shall not be less than the prior year's goal, thus, the 2023 goal is 11.16 MW
4 Growth at meter for calendaryear 2021 to 2023 includes the 7.54% system demand line loss factor as approved in Docket No. 50058.
5 Average 5-year historical growth in demand for residential and commercial customers for 2022 (2016-2020) and 2023 (2017-2021).
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V. HISTORICAL DEMAND GOALS AND ENERGY TARGETS FOR PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS
Table 7 documents EPE's actual demand reduction goals and energy targets for the previous five years
(2017-2021) calculated in accordance with 16 TAC § 25.181.
Table 7: Historical Demand Savings Goals and Energy Targets (at Meter)
Calendar Year
Demand
Goals
(kW)
Energy
Targets
(kWh)
Actual
Demand
Reduction
(kW)
Actual Energy
Savings (kWh)
20216
20208
20199
201810
201711
11,160
19,552,320
2&.02927,3257 27,921,00751,498
11,160
19,552,320
20,740
30,704,424
11,160
19,552,320
19,424
24,825,792
11,160
19,552,320
16,846
20,726,306
11,160
19,552,320
15,285
23,311,792
6 2021 demand goal and energytarget as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed April 28,2021 under Project
No. 51672. 2021 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 52949.
7 2021 actual demand reduction at the source is calculated as follows:
2@.02927,325 kW at meter * (1/(1-0.0754)) line losses = 30.@4529,553 kW at the source.
8 2020 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed July 15, 2020, under Project
No. 50666.2020 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 51672.
9 2019 demand goal and energytarget as reported in EPE's EEPR Errata filed July 26, 2019, under Project
No. 49297.2019 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 50666.
10 2018 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR filed April 2,2018, under Project
No. 48146.2018 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 49297.
11 2017 demand goal and energy target as reported in EPE's EEPR filed April 3, 2017, under Project
No. 46907. 2017 actual demand reduction and energy savings reported in Project No. 48146.
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VI. PROJECTED, REPORTED AND VERIFIED DEMAND AND ENERGY SAVINGS
Table 8: Projected versus Reported Savings for 2020 and 2021
~ Table 8: Projected versus Reported Savings for 2020 and 2021 (at Meter)
2020
Projected Savings
Reported and Verified
Savings
Customer Class and Program
kW
kWh
kW
kWh
Commercial
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total at Meter
10,266
730
2,011
500
7,000
25
5,375
545
200
195
475
3,960
800
800
16,441
16,681,094
3,197,400
10,569,816
2,847,000
21,000
45,878
4,323,399
954,840
727,600
1,579,200
871,679
190,080
1,051,200
1,051,200
22,055,693
16,044
750
3,615
1,191
10,397
91
3,732
734
326
77
627
1,968
964
964
20,740
23,664,620
2,925,568
15,054,617
5,197,201
40,975
446,259
5,736,975
1,219,380
855,290
620,400
2,152,247
889,658
1,302,829
1,302,829
30,704,424
2021
Projected Savings
Reported and Verified
Savings
Customer Class and Program
kW
kWh
kW
kWh
Commercial
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Total at Meter
10,516
730
2,011
750
7,000
25
5,375
545
200
195
475
3,960
800
800
16,691
18,104,594
3,197,400
10,569,816
4,270,500
21,000
45,878
4,323,399
954,840
727,600
1,579,200
871,679
190,080
1,051,200
1,051,200
23,479,193
16,124
728
2,043
982
12,344
26
10,084
1,115
333
90
502
8,044
1,117
1,117
27,325
17,840,092
2,954,835
11,952,274
2,810,405
12,344
110,234
8,548,911
1,932,842
1,159,617
729,252
2,094,440
2,632,759
1,562,495
1,562,495
27,951,498
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VII. HISTORICAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
Table 9 documents EPE's incentive and administration expenditures for the previous five years (2017-2021) by program for each customer class.
Note that this table does not include R&D, EM&V, or general administration expenditures. R&D, EM&V, and general administration expenditures
for 2021 can be found in Table 10.
Table 9: Historical Program Incentive and Administration Expenditures for 2017 through 202112
Table 9: Historical Program Incentive & Administrative Expenditures for 2017 through 2021
2021
2020
2019
2018
Programs
Commercial
Commercial SOP
Small Comm. Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWse® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Residential/Commercial
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Demand Response Pilot MTP
Total
Incent.
$2,465,274
NA
$460,529
$1,014,932
$528,379
$453,753
$7,682
$1,691,497
$484,376
$346,309
$186,240
$124,744
$549,829
$623,570
$623,570
$0
NA
NA
$4,780,341
Admin
$0
NB
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
NB
NB
$0
$3,121,640
NB
$470,425
$1,512,746
$704,020
$423,754
$10,695
$1,120,183
$354,427
$179,994
$99,150
$203,212
$283,400
$664,708
$664,708
$0
NB
NB
$4,906,531
Incent.
$2,672,190
NA
$502,403
$1,131,460
$597,687
$440,641
NA
$796,927
$312,731
$345,534
$138,663
NA
NA
$571,016
$571,016
$145,658
NA
$145,658
$4,185,791
$0
NA
$C
$C
$C
$0
$0
$0
$0
$C
$C
$C
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
$0
Admin
Incent.
$2,317,476
NA
$487,160
$1,006,553
$417,779
$405,984
NA
$757,856
$411,547
$346,309
NA
NA
NA
$601,732
$601,732
$287,988
$87,438
$200,551
$3,965,053
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
Admin
2017
Incent.
$2,589,932
$23,821
$487,385
$1,038,708
$652,225
$387,793
NA
$585,053
$238,744
$346,309
NA
NA
NA
$555,425
$555,425
$0
NA
NA
$3,730,410
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Admin.
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
NA
$0
$0
$0
NA
NA
$0
12 2021 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 52942, 2020 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 51672, 2019 expenditures are from EEPR Errata filed in Project No. 50666, 2018
expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 49297, and 2017 expenditures are from EEPR filed in Project No. 48146.
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Vlll. PROGRAM FUNDING AND EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2021
As shown in the subtotal for the "Total Funds Expended" column of Table 10, EPE spent $4,859,6074*
on program expenses (excluding EM&V and EECRF Proceeding Expenses) for its PUCT-approved
energy efficiency programs in 2021. These programs were funded by EPE's 2021 EECRF. These
expenses account for 104% of the total forecasted 2021 program budget of $4,685,552. Actual program
funding levels are shown in Table 10 and Table 11.
The administration expenses shown in Table 10 benefited the entire portfolio of programs. These
expenses include, but were not limited to, outsourced program administration, marketing (e.g., website
maintenance and promotional items), Electric Utility Marketing Managers of Texas expenses, costs
associated with regulatory filings, and EM&V administration expenses outside of those associated with
the PUCT-appointed EM&V contractor.
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Table 10: Program Funding for Calendar Year 2021
Total Projected
Budget
Numberof
Participants
Actual Funds ActuaIFunds
Expended
(Incentives)
Expended
(Admin & R&D)
Total Funds
Expended
Funds
Committed
(Not
Expended)
Funds
Remaining
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Subtotal
EM&V
EECRF Proceeding Expenses (EPE &
Municipal expenses)*
Total
$2,461,41 3
$461,115
$1,005,396
$519,902
$460,000
$15,000
$1,511,346
$315,000
$346,346
$255,000
$285,000
$310,000
$600,000
$600,000
$87,793
$25,000
$4,685,552
$57,378
$100,000
$4,842,930
374 $
173 $
$
97
$
37
$
12
$
55
19,068 $
1,221
$
8,937 $
950 $
1,038 $
6,922 $
437 $
437 $
2,464,274
460,529
1,014,932
528,379
453,753
7,682
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
186,240
125,805
549,829
623,570
623,570
19,879 $
4,780,341
19,879 $
4,780,341
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
$
79,266
79,266
56,022
85,367
220,655
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,465,274
460,529
1,014,932
528,379
453,753
7,682
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
186,240
125,805
549,829
623,570 $
623,570
79,266
4,859,607
56,022
$
(3,861)
586
(9,536)
(8,477)
6,247
7,318
(180,151)
(169,376)
37
68,760
159,195
(239,829)
(23,570)
(23,570)
8,527
25,000
(174,055)
- $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
- $
$
-
-
85,367
$
14,633
5,000,996
$
- $
(159,422)
* Actual EECRF proceeding expenses of $85,367, consists of $57,124 in EPE proceeding expenses and $28,243 in municipal
proceeding expenses.
** Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP is also listed underthe Commercial sector due to the Upstream/Midstream Program
Cross-Sector Savings guidance memo issued by Tetra Tech to calculate and allocate savings at the sector-level for
upstream and midstream programs.
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Table 11: Program Comparison - Budget to Actual Expenditures
P rog rams
Commercial
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
Texas SCORE MTP
Comm. Load Management SOP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential
Residential Solutions MTP
LivingWise® MTP
Texas Appliance Recycling MTP
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
Residential Load Management MTP
Hard-to-Reach
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
Administration
Research and Development
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
Budget
2,461,413
461,115
1,005,396
519,902
460,000
2021
Expenditures
2,465,274
$
460,529
$
1,014,932
$
528,379
$
453,753
$
Percent
100.2%
99.9%
100.9%
101.6%
98.6%
>10% Variance Explanation
15,000
1,511,346
315,000
346,346
$
$
$
$
7,682
51.2%
Remaining program funds were reallocated to the Residential Load
Management MTP as the programs work in tangent.
1,691,497
484,376
346,309
111.9%
153.8% Program had more participation than was anticipated.
100.0%
Program did not achieve anticipated participation. Funds were reallocated
to programs with higher participation.
Remaining program funds were reallocated to the Residential Load
Management MTP as the programs work in tangent.
Additional funds were reallocated from the Residential Marketplace Pilot
MTP as the programs work in tangent.
255,000
$
186,240
73.0%
285,000
$
124,744
43.8%
310,000
600,000
600,000
87,793
25,000
4,685,552
$
$
$
$
$
$
549,829
177.4%
623,570
623,570
79,266
-
4,859,607
103.9%
103.9%
90.3%
0.0%
103.7%
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IX. PROGRAM RESULTS FOR MTPs
Market Transformation Programs:
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Small Commercial Solutions MTP were 730 kW. There were
173 participants during 2021 that reduced demand by 7298 kW and saved 2,928,5702,954,835
kWh in energy.
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Large C&I Solutions MTP were 2,011 kW. There were
97 participants during 2021 that reduced demand by 2,0443 kW and saved 11,918,11111,952,274
kWh in energy.
Texas SCORE MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Texas SCORE MTP were 750 kW. There were 37 participants
in this program that reduced demand by 9842 kW and saved 2,802,9632,810,405 kWh in energy.
Residential Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Solutions MTP were 545 kW There were
1,221 participants in this program that reduced demand by 1,115 kW and saved 1,932,842 kWh in
energy.
LivingWise® MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Living\Mse® MTP were 200 kW. There were 8,937 kits
provided in this program that reduced demand by 333 kW and saved 1,159,617 kWh in energy.
Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Hard-to-Reach Solutions MTP were 800 kW. There were 437
participants in this program that reduced demand by 1,117 kW and saved 1,562,495 kWh in
energy.
Appliance Recycling MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Appliance Recycling MTP were 195 kW. There were 950
participants in this program that reduced demand by 90 kW and saved 729,252 kWh in energy.
Residential Marketplace Pilot MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Marketplace MTP were 500 kW. There were 1,093
participants in this program that reduced demand by 529 kW and saved 2,204,674 kWh in energy.
Residential Load Management MTP
The 2021 projected savings for the Residential Load Management MTP were 3,960 kW. There
were 6,922 participants in this program that reduced demand by @@4@8,044 kW and saved
2,639,8062,632,7592,632,759 kWh in energy.
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XI. REVENUE COLLECTED THROUGH EECRF
In 2021, EPE collected a total of $5,787,344 under Rate Schedule No. 97 - Energy Efficiency
Cost Recovery Factor.
XII. OVER/UNDER RECOVERY OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM COSTS
In 2021, EPE under-recovered an amount of $287,508287,938 as shown in Table 13. The EM&V
expenses of $56,022 from Tetra Tech in their 2021 Prioritization and Cost Allocation table
replaced the recovery of EM&V costs of $57,378 in Docket No. 50806 for program year 2021. A
reduction of the residential class's EECRF revenue requirement in the amount of $75,000 was
ordered in Docket No. 50806.
Table 13: Authorized and Actual Recovery Amounts
Description
Authorized in
Docket No. 50806
Actual
January 1 - December 31, 2021 Energy Efficiency Costs
Program Year 2021 EM&V Costs
2019 Over/(Under) Recovery
2019 Performance Bonus
Reduction to Residential Class's EECRF Pursuant to
Docket No. 50806
2019 EECRF Proceeding Costs
2021 Total Costs
2021 EECRF Revenues
2021 (Over)/Under Recovery
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,685,552 $
57,378 $
2,455 $
1,175,558 $
(75,000) $
$
56,641
5,902,584 $
$
$
4,859,607
56,022
2,455
1,175,558
(75,000)
56,641
6,075,283
5,787,344
287,938
XIII. UNDERSERVED COUNTIES
EPE serves customers in three Texas counties: Culberson, Hudspeth, and El Paso. During 2021,
the majority of energy efficiency projects were installed in El Paso County. EPE has defined
Underserved Counties as any county in the Texas EPE service territory where demand or energy
savings were not reported in its 2021 EPE energy efficiency programs. Based on this definition,
EPE had no Underserved Counties in 2021.
Table 14: 2021 Energy Efficiency Activities by County
County
# of Participants
El Paso County
Culberson
Hudspeth
Total
19,766
37
76
19,879
Reported Savings
kWh
kW
27,298.20
23.81
2.85
27,324.87
27,852,739
88,549
10,211
27,951,498
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APPENDIX A: REPORTED DEMAND AND ENERGY REDUCTION BY COUNTY
Program Savings by County *
All programs funded through EPE's EECRF.
Small Commercial Solutions MTP
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
167
6
0
173
Large C&1 Solutions MTP
kW
kWh
722.1258
6.17
0
728.3675
2,933,98807,723
20,847
0
2,954,835285570
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
Texas SCORE MTP
97
0
0
97
kW
2,042.78·4-@2
0
0
kWh
11,952,2744@~444
0
0
2,042.78*.02
11,952,274483444
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
32
5
0
37
Commercial Load Management SOP
kW
kWh
967.13@TQ@
14.95
0
982.080.98
2,750,64813,206
59,757
0
2,810,4050*963
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
12
0
0
12
kW
kWh
12,343.91
12,344
0
0
0
0
12,343.91
12,344
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Residential Load Management MTP
County
# of Participants
Reported Savings
El Paso County
Culberson County
Hudspeth County
Total
6,922
0
0
6,922
* Totals may not tie due to rounding.
kW
8,044.02718.11
0
0
kWh
2,632,759*@@@
0
0
8,044.02748.44
2,632,7598,806
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