RFP for Wisconsin’s Energy Efficiency Potential Study

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued an RFP for a study of Wisconsin’s energy efficiency potential. According to the Scope outlined in the RFP:

The purpose of the potential study is to assess economic and achievable potential for reducing natural gas and electric use and peak electric demand in the state of Wisconsin through energy efficiency measures and customer-sited renewable resources. The three major sectors, residential, commercial and industrial, must be included in the study. The primary goal of the potential study is to provide critical data for the design of policies and programs to increase the investment in energy efficiency and customer-sited renewable resources, including:

° Quantifying the energy efficiency and customer-sited renewable resources available for system planning and reduction of greenhouse gases.

° Setting aggressive energy savings goals.

° Determining appropriate funding levels for delivery of energy efficiency and customer-sited renewable resource programs.

° Designing programs to achieve the long-term potential.

Questions regarding the potential study RFP should be directed to Carol Stemrich at the PSC: (608) 266-8174.