System Benefits Charge: Proposed Operating Plan for New York Energy Smart(SM)Programs (2001-2006)

摘要

This Operating Plan is being filed with the New York State Public ServiceCommission (PSC) in compliance with its January 26, 2001 Order Continuing and Expanding the System Benefits Charge for Public Benefits Programs. The Order extends New Yorks System Benefits Charge-funded public benefits program for five years, from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2006, increases funding from $78.1 million to $150 million annually, and retains the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the program administrator. The public policy initiatives funded by NYSERDA through its SBC-funded New York Energy Smart(TM) program are designed to: Improve system-wide reliability through end-user efficiency actions; Reduce environmental impacts of energy production and use; Facilitate competition to benefit end-users;and Improve energy efficiency and access to energy options for under-served customers.