NEEP Energy Efficiency in Planning

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Project completed April 2014

Synapse assisted NEEP and EPA to develop information regarding how energy efficiency (EE) is used in system planning studies in the Northeast. Synapse reviewed current practices by PJM, NY ISO, and ISO-NE and compared their treatment of EE in system planning with recommendations by EPA and the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory (LBNL). After review of the information by EPA, Synapse helped prepare and participate in meetings with key stakeholders on how EE can be used in developing state implementation plans (SIPs) to comply with EPA regulations. After the meetings, Synapse participated in a regional forum open to all stakeholders on the use of EE forecasts for system planning and SIPs.