New York Energy Smart (SM) Program Evaluation and Status Report. Report to theSystems Benefit Charge Advisory Group. Interim Report

摘要

This report presents the interim evaluation results for the New York Energy Smartpublic benefits program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The status of individual New York Energy Smart program efforts and evaluation results are reported through June 30, 2000. NYSERDA administration of the New York Energy Smart program commenced in July 1998, and the first programs were available to serve customers later that year. This interim Evaluation Status Report covers approximately 18 months of actual program implementation with programs being phased-in as they are developed. The New York Energy Smart program is designed to continue energy efficiency, low-income services, and research and development and environmental protection programs during the State's transition to electric retail competition, and is a key element in New York's restructuring of the electric utility industry. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) identified two broad public policy goals for the public benefits program: 1) to promote competitive markets for energy efficiency services; and 2) to provide direct benefits to electricity ratepayers, or be of clear economic or environmental benefit to the people of New York. Therefore, the major focus of the New York Energy Smart program is to develop and assist markets for energy efficiency products and services, and effectuate changes in consumer decision making regarding energy use, the benefit the State's economy and environment.