Ohio Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2021) |
4901:1 Utilities |
Chapter4901:1-39. Energy Efficiency Programs |
4901:1-39-02. Purpose and scope
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(A) Pursuant to division (A)(1)(a) of section 4928.66 of the Revised Code, each electric utility is required to implement energy efficiency programs. Such programs, at a minimum, shall achieve established statutory energy benchmarks for energy efficiency and peak demand reduction, and may include a combined heat and power system placed into service or retrofitted on or after September 10, 2012, or a waste energy recovery system placed into service or retrofitted on or after the same date, except that a waste energy recovery system described in division (A)(38)(b) of section 4928.01 of the Revised Code may be included only if it was placed into service between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2004. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for the implementation of electric utility energy efficiency and peak-demand reduction programs.
(B) The commission may, sua sponte, or upon an application or a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, other than a requirement mandated by statute, for good cause shown.