Policy Working Group Proposed Changes
The Policy Working Group is proposing changes to streamline the evaluation process for energy-efficient technologies in Connecticut. By adopting the MTAC review process and utilizing the PWG for assessing technology suitability, the aim is to enhance efficiency and transparency in the selection of approved technologies.
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March 15, 2023 Policy Working Group Proposed Changes Dan Mellinger, EFG EEB Technical Consultants
Policy Working Group (PWG) The Policy Working Group is responsible for conducting technical reviews and determinations of a fully commercialized energy- efficient product s eligibility, suitability, or applicability for referral to an existing program in the Companies Portfolios. PWG members include the Companies, EEB Technical Consultants, and industry advisors. PWG meets on an as-needed basis.
Connecticut PWG Restructuring Goals Improve the Technology Assessment Process Eliminate Duplication Across New England States Make the process more efficient and effective Provide a pipeline of vetted technologies for the Companies Increase reporting and transparency Eversource and Avangrid operate in multiple states Technologies are often applicable across states PWG activities overlap with technology assessment groups in other states
Massachusetts Technology Assessment Committee (MTAC) MTAC supports a coordinated effort across statewide electric and gas utilities to incorporate new commercially available technology into individual and statewide energy efficiency programming efforts. MTAC participants are exclusively program administrators. MTAC meets monthly to screen, review, and discuss proposed technologies. https://www.masssave.com/partners/assessing-new-efficiency- technologies
MTAC Participants Cape Light Compact Liberty Utilities National Grid Avangrid Eversource Unitil Harold Neale Francis Boucher Matthew Caffrey Evan McCune Thomas Palma Briana Kane Ezra McCarthy Lisa Zagura Maxwell Halik Peter Klint Denotes Connecticut Representatives Samuel Fankhauser Michael Blaney
PWG Proposed Changes 1. Adopt the MTAC technical review process (which Connecticut already has representation in). 2. Use the Policy Working Group to review MTAC-approved technologies for suitability with respect to Connecticut s policies and regulatory framework. 3. Publish approved technologies and report to EEB semi-annually.
Massachusetts Connecticut Vendor Application MTAC Initiative Internal Research MTAC Application Received Initial Screening Eversource and Avangrid contribute as members of MTAC Some rejected technologies may reapply to MTAC in future Secondary Research* Refer to PAs Post to MTAC Website Tabled Status Rejected *Secondary research includes engineering input, 3rd party input, vendor presentations
Massachusetts Connecticut Vendor Application MTAC Initiative Internal Research EEB Secretary Company Staff Direct from Proposer MTAC PWG Energize CT links to Mass Save MTAC application process Application Received Initial Screening Eversource and Avangrid contribute as members of MTAC Some rejected technologies may reapply to MTAC in future Secondary Research* Refer to Companies Post to EEB Website Refer to PAs Post to MTAC Website Tabled Status Rejected PWG Review Rejected (for policy reasons) *Secondary research includes engineering input, 3rd party input, vendor presentations Technologies rejected by MTAC (or by CT for policy reasons) may appeal to the EEB
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