ENERGY EFFICIENCY EVALUATION, MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL:

The Arkansas Technical Reference Manual Version 1.0 ("TRM") is a publication that describes protocols for verifying, measuring and evaluating energy savings under energy efficiency ("EE") programs funded by public utilities in Arkansas. Evaluation, measurement, and verification ("EM&V") activities help determine how much economic value EE programs provide for customers and what effect EE program energy savings will have on current and future public utility infrastructure and service plans. The TRM also includes "Deemed Savings" values, which are estimates of how much energy is saved, on average, by many of the measures implemented through the utility EE programs. Deemed Savings values are documented in the TRM with the detailed assumptions that underlie those estimates. Because EE is a rapidly-changing field, the TRM will be periodically updated. At the end of the TRM is "Exhibit B," which is a concordance that correlates certain parts of the current TRM Version 1.0 with equivalent sections of an earlier draft TRM.

The Arkansas TRM Version 2.0 was adopted on October 14 of 2011 by Order No. 12 of Docket No. 10-100-R. Order No. 12, which explains how and why the TRM was adopted, is available here: (first 15 pages.)

SELF-DIRECT ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPTION:

Pursuant to Commission Order No. 10 in Docket No. 10-101-R, large commercial and industrial customers that meet certain eligibility requirements may apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Exemption that, if approved, will allow the customer to “opt-out” of utility provided Energy Efficiency (EE) programs by choosing the Self-Direct Option. A utility customer wishing to apply for the Self-Direct Option must complete and submit the following forms to the Commission for its review and approval. The forms can be filed in person, by mail, or through the Commission Electronic Filing System (EFS).

• Instructions for completing the Self-Direct Application workbooks can be found in the first tab of each workbook.
• Instructions for submitting these documents to the Commission can be accessed by clicking here.

If you require assistance with these forms or the process, please call Matt Klucher at 501-682-5661 or Robert Swaim at 501-683-4060 or submit an email request to SelfDirect@psc.state.ar.us.

If you require assistance with the Electronic Filing System (EFS) or need an EFS number, please contact the Secretary of the Commission at 501.682.5782.

Thank you.

Self Direct Application - Electric

Self Direct Application - Natural Gas

Affidavit for Certificate of Exemption

Standardized Annual Report Packet (SARP)

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