OPC Agency Initiatives for FY 19
Initiatives | Description |
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OPC Town Hall Events |
Town halls to be conducted throughout the city to address specific consumer utility issues. |
State of the Utilities |
Meeting of consumer advocates, utilities and community members to discuss the current state of utility services. |
Solar Education |
Expand solar education to include teaching consumers about the differences between solar energy companies and third-party energy suppliers. Educate consumers on the existence, benefits and availability of solar, particularly community solar, as a sustainable energy resource for all DC residents. |
Spanish Language Brochure |
Develop a Spanish brochure in a cartoon format to expand outreach and education to the NEP/LEP Spanish-speaking community on utility services and OPC’s work. |
Infographic Utility Pictograph |
Develop an infographic pictorial as a useful tool in educating consumers on a variety of utility topics. |
Energy Efficiency Lab |
Completion of Energy Efficiency Lab |
Affordability |
OPC will file a petition with the Commission requesting that a proceeding be initiated to examine the issue of affordability of utility service, specifically energy service, in the District of Columbia. |
D.C. Power Line Undergrounding Project (DC PLUG) |
OPC will advance the purpose of DC PLUG by participating in the Commission proceedings examining Pepco’s construction proposals to underground sections of its infrastructure. OPC will also actively serve as a member of Mayor Bowser’s Undergrounding Project Consumer Education Task Force (UPCE) |
Modernizing the Energy the Energy Delivery System (MEDSIS) |
OPC will advance the goals of MEDSIS by advocating for policies and funding for pilot programs that lead to a modernized grid that serves the public interest. |
Third Party Suppliers Study and enhanced TPS consumer education |
OPC will develop a comprehensive Third-Party Suppliers (TPS) education plan, which will include a study of the impacts of TPS on the District’s energy market. |
Active participation in related Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - related District government sponsored working groups |
OPC will attend and actively participate in any District Government agency city-wide energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives by being a contributing working group member(s) for any such proposed program development plans when appropriate. |
WGL’s Compliance with the merger conditions |
OPC will establish a process to monitor WGL’s compliance with the numerous commitments detailed in the DC Public Service Commission’s June 29, 2018 order approving the WGL/AltaGas merger. |
Alternative Ratemaking |
OPC will participate in the proceeding established by the Commission to determine the appropriate ratemaking process through advocating for the mechanism that best benefits and protects for consumers. |
DC Water Consumer Education |
Pending the passage of legislation, entitled The DC Water and Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Bill 22-0662), by the Council, OPC will begin educating consumers on water utility issues and concerns. |