1	Presentation to the Colorado Renewable Energy Forum March 17, 2006
2	The PUC’s Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Process
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4	Petition re: Least-Cost Resource Planning Rules BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO DOCKET NO. 05M-375E PETITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR THE OPENING OF A DOCKET TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE COMMISSION'S ELECTRIC LEAST-COST RESOURCE PLANNING RULES.
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7	Decision October 18, 2005 Decision No. C05-1254 – ORDER INITIATING STAFF WORKSHOPS Two workshops held to consider possible revisions to the Commission’s Least Cost Resource Planning Rules, 4 CCR 723-3600 – First workshop was held in October. The second was held on January 28.
8	First round of comments filed January 17 Second round of comments filed February 26 Parties: Colorado Renewable Energy Society Colorado Working Landscapes and Rocky Mountain Farmers Union LS Power Associates Office of Consumer Counsel Public Service Company of Colorado Southwest Energy Efficiency Project Western Resource Advocates
9	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel Wants the Total Resource Cost test applied to Demand Side Management. Wants cost/benefit comparisons between purchased power and utility-built generation.
10	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Renewable Energy Society
11	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Renewable Energy Society (cont.)
12	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Colorado Working Landscapes/RM Farmers Union ``````````````
13	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
14	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Western Resource Advocates Wants stronger compliance by Tri-State.
15	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy
16	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy (cont.)
17	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy (cont.)
18	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy (cont.)
19	Least Cost Planning Rulemaking Xcel Energy (cont.)
20	Next Steps PUC will initiate a rulemaking proceeding before June 1. Rulemaking does not require formal intervention with attorney. There will be a public hearing process in addition to the technical proceeding. The process could take up to 210 days.
21	<2 MW Interconnection and Net Metering: What You Need to Know All day workshop was held on February 22 at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
22	<2 MW Interconnection and Net Metering: What You Need to Know Sponsors: Colorado Office of Energy Management and Conservation Colorado Renewable Energy Society Colorado Energy Science Center Interstate Renewable Energy Council SolarBound U.S. Department of Energy Solar Powers America Western Area Power Administration
23	Highlights 32 utility representatives 22 representatives from the RE industry 40 representatives from state and local government, academia, citizen organizations, and advocacy groups.
24	Agenda Status of Interconnection and Net Metering in Other U.S. States Interconnection and Net Metering Issues in the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Colorado Utility Experiences with Interconnection and Net Metering (Xcel Energy, Colorado Aquila, Fort Collins Utility, Colorado Springs Utilities, and others) Discussion of Amendment 37 Net Metering and Interconnection Rules; Renewable Portfolio Standards
25	Agenda Amendment 37 Background (Applicability, Rebates, Renewable Energy Certificates, Interconnection (legal and financial issues) Net Metering (legal and financial issues) Technology Overview (Photovoltaics, Small Wind, Community Wind) National Codes and Standards Development / Safety Issues (IEEE 1547, UL 1741) Roundtable Discussion with Participants
26	Proceedings will be available All presentations and other documents will soon be posted on three sites: Colorado Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation www.state.co.us/oemc Western Area Power Administration’s Energy Services www.wapa.gov/es Colorado Energy Science Center www.energyscience.org
27	Announcements Colorado General Assembly Select Committee on Strategic Renewable Energy Three dates set Passive Solar Workshop March 25 Colorado Renewable Energy Society Monthly Meeting Quantum Dots- Photovoltaics- Dr. Art Nozick March 29 American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference Adams Mark Hotel, Denver July 8-13
28	Colorado General Assembly Select Committee on Strategic Renewable Energy Chamber: House Committee Chair: Representative Solano Committee Vice-Chair: Representative Gallegos Members: Lundberg, Madden, Rose
29	Committee Schedule March 22 1:30 P.M. Legislative Services Building (Hearing Room A) April 12 1:30 P.M. Old Supreme Court Chambers April 26 1:30 P.M. Old Supreme Court Chambers
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31	Passive Solar Home Design – What You Need to Know Saturday, March 25th 9 a.m. to noon National Renewable Energy Laboratory From proper orientation, to window sizing, to thermal mass, to insulation, and ventilation, this workshop will teach you the time-tested fundamentals of passive solar design for Colorado’s climate.
32	CO Renewable Energy Society “Quantum Dots” “Nanotech Photovoltaics” “Third Generation of Photovoltaics” Dr. Art Nozik, Senior Research Fellow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Wednesday, March 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at NREL’s Visitor Center
33	American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference Expecting 1500- 2000 people Adams Mark Hotel, Denver July 8-13 Sunday, July 9 – Public Day Workshops
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